CVE-2021-39077: IBM Security Guardium information disclosure

Published Apr 18, 2022
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 215587.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user.

IBM

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM Security Guardium>=11.0<=11.4
IBM Security Guardium=10.5
IBM Security Guardium=10.6
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Security Guardium>=11.0<=11.4
IBM Security Guardium=10.5
IBM Security Guardium=10.6
Linux Linux kernel
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<=11.4

Event History

Apr 18, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39077?

The severity of CVE-2021-39077 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

2

How does CVE-2021-39077 affect IBM Security Guardium?

CVE-2021-39077 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4.

3

How are user credentials stored in IBM Security Guardium affected by CVE-2021-39077?

CVE-2021-39077 exposes user credentials stored in IBM Security Guardium in plain clear text, making them readable by a local privileged user.

4

How can a local privileged user exploit CVE-2021-39077?

A local privileged user can exploit CVE-2021-39077 to read user credentials stored in IBM Security Guardium.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39077?

More information about CVE-2021-39077 can be found at the following references: - [IBM X-Force ID: 215587](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215587) - [IBM Security Guardium - IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6831647)

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