CVE-2020-4184 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 has a vulnerability that allows operations at a higher privilege level than necessary, leading to new weaknesses or exacerbating existing ones.

Understanding CVE-2020-4184

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 5.8.

What is CVE-2020-4184?

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 operates at a privilege level higher than required, introducing new weaknesses or amplifying existing ones.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4184

CVSS Base Score: 5.8 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Changed
Temporal Score: 5.1 (Medium Severity)
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4184

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 operates at a privilege level higher than necessary, creating new weaknesses or amplifying existing ones.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Version: 11.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability does not require any special privileges to be exploited.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-4184 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor IBM Security Bulletins for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Guardium.
Implement least privilege access controls.
Conduct regular security assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all Security Guardium installations are updated with the latest patches and fixes.