Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption
CVE-2021-39026

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Guardium Data Encryption
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2022

Summary

IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 5.0.0.2 and 5.0.0.3 are affected by a vulnerability that arises from the improper configuration of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). This oversight could allow remote attackers to intercept sensitive information via man-in-the-middle attacks, posing significant risks to data confidentiality. To mitigate this vulnerability, users are recommended to apply the necessary patches and ensure proper HTTP security settings are enforced.

Affected Version(s)

Security Guardium Data Encryption 5.0.0.2

Security Guardium Data Encryption 5.0.0.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6557184
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213864
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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