Authentication Flaw in IBM Guardium Data Encryption Affects User Security
CVE-2021-20474
6.5MEDIUM
Summary
IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 3.0.0.2 and 4.0.0.4 are susceptible to an authentication bypass issue, where certain functionalities that necessitate a verifiable user identity can be exploited without adequate authentication. This vulnerability may lead to heightened risk by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data while consuming excessive system resources.
Affected Version(s)
Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2
Guardium Data Encryption 4.0.0.4
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved