Insufficient Permission Checking in IBM Sterling File Gateway
CVE-2021-20372

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Sterling File Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-20372?

IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 are susceptible to a denial-of-service scenario that allows authenticated remote users to disrupt the service of other users. This vulnerability arises due to inadequate permission verification, raising concerns about user data accessibility and service reliability. Ensuring proper permission checks and implementing suitable security measures is crucial to mitigate potential service interruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0

Sterling File Gateway 6.0.1.0

Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496805
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195518
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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