CVE-2021-20415 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196217.

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	4.0.0.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196217VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196217VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20415?

CVE-2021-20415 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196217.

How severe is CVE-2021-20415?

CVE-2021-20415 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-2021-20415?

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