PT-2021-13953 · Ibm · Ibm Security Guardium

Published 2021-08-11 · Updated 2021-08-19 · CVE-2021-20418

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Security Guardium version 11.2

Description: The issue is related to the default password requirements. By default, strong passwords are not required, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Recommendations: For IBM Security Guardium version 11.2, consider configuring the system to require strong passwords for all users as a mitigation measure. Additionally, review and update the password policy to enforce stronger passwords and minimize the risk of account compromise.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20418

Affected Products

Ibm Security Guardium

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20418 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20418 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196279 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479899 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/27174 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/19127 · Telegram Post