CVE-2021-20378

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 and 4.0.0.4 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 195709.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Guardium Data Encryption
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469407 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195709 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20378?
CVE-2021-20378 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20378?
To fix CVE-2021-20378, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20378 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20378 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20378?
CVE-2021-20378 affects IBM Guardium Data Encryption.
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