CVE-2020-4596: High severity ibm security guardium insights vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2021
·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: 184812.
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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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is IBM Security Guardium Insights?
IBM Security Guardium Insights is a security solution offered by IBM.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4596.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4596?
The severity of CVE-2020-4596 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
4
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
5
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update IBM Security Guardium Insights to version 2.0.3 or later.