HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2019-4698

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID...

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 171929.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmGuardium Data Encryption3.0.0.2
IbmGuardium For Cloud Key Management< 1.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4698?

CVE-2019-4698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID...

How severe is CVE-2019-4698?

CVE-2019-4698 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4698?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption, Ibm Guardium For Cloud Key Management.