CVE-2021-20385: Critical severity IBM Security Guardium vulnerability

Published May 21, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 195766.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=10.5
IBM Security Guardium<=10.6
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3

Event History

May 21, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20385?

CVE-2021-20385 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.2 that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20385?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20385 by sending a specially-crafted request to the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20385?

CVE-2021-20385 has a severity score of 8.4 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

4

Which version of IBM Security Guardium is affected by CVE-2021-20385?

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5 up to and including 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20385.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-20385?

To fix CVE-2021-20385, update your IBM Security Guardium to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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