CVE-2019-4701
Description
IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 171936.
AI Insight
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IBM Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2 contains active debugging code that creates unintended entry points, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthenticated remote attackers.
Vulnerability
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) version 3.0.0.2 is shipped with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points [1]. This debugging code may expose functionality or endpoints that are not intended for production use, allowing potential unauthorized access.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the GDE system can exploit these unintended entry points without any user interaction or special privileges [1]. The exact exploitation steps are not detailed in the available reference, but the debugging code likely provides a means to query or manipulate the system.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in low confidentiality impact, as the attacker may gain access to sensitive information exposed through the debugging interfaces [1]. There is no impact on integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation
IBM has fixed this vulnerability in GDE version 4.0.0.0 [1]. Users should upgrade to the latest version to remediate the issue. No workarounds are provided in the reference.
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Affected products
2- Range: = 3.0.0.2
- IBM/Security Guardium Data Encryptionv5Range: 3.0.0.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/171936mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320817mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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