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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-20389

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 195770.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 195770.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmSecurity Guardium11.2
LinuxLinux Kernel-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20389?

CVE-2021-20389 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Security Guardium 11.2 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 195770.

How severe is CVE-2021-20389?

CVE-2021-20389 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20389?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium, Linux Linux Kernel.