CVE-2020-4595: High severity IBM Security Guardium Insights vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 184819.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium Insights uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Guardium Insights<=2.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Insights=2.0.2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4595?

CVE-2020-4595 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 that allows an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4595?

The severity of CVE-2020-4595 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4595?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4595 by leveraging weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms to decrypt highly sensitive information.

4

Is IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 affected by CVE-2020-4595?

Yes, IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 is affected by CVE-2020-4595.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4595?

To fix CVE-2020-4595, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

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