CVE-2021-20427 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196314.

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	Security Guardium	11.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196314VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479913Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196314VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479913Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20427?

CVE-2021-20427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Security Guardium 11.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196314.

How severe is CVE-2021-20427?

CVE-2021-20427 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-2021-20427?

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