CVE-2020-4952 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control.

Understanding CVE-2020-4952

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 vulnerability with a high CVSS score.

What is CVE-2020-4952?

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 allows an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control.
IBM X-Force ID: 192028.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4952

CVSS Score: 8.8 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4952

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users can exploit improper access control to gain root access in IBM Security Guardium 11.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 11.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4952.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Security Guardium software.
Conduct security training for users on access control best practices.

Patching and Updates

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