CVE-2021-20419: High severity IBM Security Guardium vulnerability

Published May 21, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 196280.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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
IBM Security Guardium=11.2
Linux Linux kernel

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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20419.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is IBM Security Guardium 11.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20419?

The severity of CVE-2021-20419 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

Which IBM Security Guardium versions are affected by CVE-2021-20419?

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20419.

5

Is the Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2021-20419?

No, the Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2021-20419.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20419?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-20419 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 196280](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196280) and [IBM Security Guardium support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455281).

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