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CVE-2021-39022 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Discover the details of CVE-2021-39022 affecting IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 are affected by a CSV Injection vulnerability that could lead to command interpretation in spreadsheet software.

Understanding CVE-2021-39022

IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 are impacted by a vulnerability allowing CSV Injection.

What is CVE-2021-39022?

        IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 are susceptible to CSV Injection.
        The vulnerability stems from saving user-provided data to a CSV file without neutralizing special elements, potentially allowing commands to be executed when opened in spreadsheet software.
        IBM X-Force ID for this CVE is 213858.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39022

        CVSS Score: 6.2 (Medium)
        Attack Vector: Network
        Confidentiality Impact: High
        Integrity Impact: Low
        User Interaction: Required
        Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39022

IBM Guardium Data Encryption vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

        IBM Guardium Data Encryption 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 do not properly sanitize special CSV characters, leading to potential command injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Security Guardium Data Encryption
        Vendor: IBM
        Affected Versions: 4.0.0.0, 5.0.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

        Attack Complexity: High
        Privileges Required: High
        Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2021-39022 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Users should avoid opening CSV files from untrusted sources in spreadsheet software.
        Apply official fixes and patches from IBM.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly update Security Guardium Data Encryption software.
        Educate users on the risks of opening CSV files with sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

        IBM has provided an official fix for this vulnerability.

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