CVE-2021-20379 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.3 and 4.0.0.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 195711.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Data Encryption	3.0.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195711VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469407PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195711VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469407PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20379?

CVE-2021-20379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.3 and 4.0.0.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 195711.

How severe is CVE-2021-20379?

CVE-2021-20379 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-2021-20379?

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