CVE-2021-20557 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 199184.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199184VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455269PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199184VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455269PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20557?

CVE-2021-20557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 199184.

How severe is CVE-2021-20557?

CVE-2021-20557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20557?

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