CVE-2021-39078 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.5 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 215589.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	10.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215589VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6572983Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215589VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6572983Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-39078?

CVE-2021-39078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Guardium 10.5 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 215589.

How severe is CVE-2021-39078?

CVE-2021-39078 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-39078?

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