CVE-2021-20413
Description
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196212.
AI Insight
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IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 discloses sensitive information via detailed error messages, aiding further attacks.
Vulnerability
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) version 4.0.0.4 returns detailed technical error messages in the browser that may leak sensitive information. The vulnerability is present when an attacker triggers an error condition that results in verbose error output [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with network access and low-privilege authentication (CVSS PR:L) can cause an error that produces a detailed technical error message. The attacker then reads the error message to obtain sensitive information. No user interaction is required, and the attack complexity is low [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation results in low confidentiality impact, as the attacker gains sensitive information that could be used in further attacks against the system. There is no impact on integrity or availability [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) version 4.0.0.5. Users should upgrade to this version. No workarounds are mentioned in the reference, and the product is not listed on CISA KEV [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: = 4.0.0.4
- IBM/Guardium Data Encryptionv5Range: 4.0.0.4
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196212mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6444037mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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