PT-2021-13927 · Ibm · Ibm Guardium Data Encryption

Chris Shepherd + 7 · Published 2021-07-07 · Updated 2021-07-09 · CVE-2021-20378

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) versions 3.0.0.2 through 4.0.0.4

Description: The issue allows an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system because the session is not invalidated after logout.

Recommendations: For versions 3.0.0.2 and 4.0.0.4, consider implementing a custom session invalidation mechanism after user logout as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive features and data to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Insufficient Session Expiration

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20378

Affected Products

Ibm Guardium Data Encryption

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20378 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469407 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195709 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20378 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/17355 · Telegram Post