VDB-178036 · CVE-2021-20379 · XFDB 195711

IBM Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.3/4.0.0.4 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.3/4.0.0.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-20379. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.3/4.0.0.4. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was released 07/08/2021. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-20379. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (195711). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Guardium Data Encryption

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
07/08/2021 +202 days 🔍
07/08/2021 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-20379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-178036
X-Force: 195711

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2021 08:29
Updated: 07/10/2021 08:47
Changes: 07/08/2021 08:29 (38), 07/10/2021 08:43 (6), 07/10/2021 08:47 (1)
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