PT-2021-13950 · Ibm · Ibm Guardium Data Encryption

Chris Shepherd + 7 · Published 2021-07-07 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-20415

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

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

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

Description: The issue is related to an inadequate account lockout setting in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE), which could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

Recommendations: For IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) version 4.0.0.4, consider increasing the account lockout setting to prevent brute force attacks on account credentials. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the system to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20415

Affected Products

Ibm Guardium Data Encryption

References · 5

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196217 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20415 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20415 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/25979 · Telegram Post