CVE-2020-4193 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 has a vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to brute force account credentials.

Understanding CVE-2020-4193

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is affected by an account lockout setting vulnerability that poses a security risk.

What is CVE-2020-4193?

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is susceptible to a remote attacker exploiting an inadequate account lockout setting.
The vulnerability could enable attackers to perform brute force attacks on account credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4193

CVSS Base Score: 4.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Privileges Required: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4193

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.1 allows remote attackers to brute force account credentials due to an inadequate account lockout setting.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 11.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
User Interaction: None
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-4193 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update IBM Security Guardium to the latest version.
Monitor and restrict network access to Guardium servers.
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations.
Conduct security training for staff on identifying and reporting suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and security patches provided by IBM.