CVE-2021-39078 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Guardium 10.5 stores user credentials in plain text, potentially accessible by a local privileged user.

Understanding CVE-2021-39078

This CVE involves IBM Security Guardium version 10.5 storing user credentials insecurely, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2021-39078?

IBM Security Guardium 10.5 stores user credentials in plain clear text, allowing a local privileged user to read sensitive information.
Published Date: April 18, 2022

The Impact of CVE-2021-39078

CVSS Score: 4.1 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user credentials.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39078

This section provides insights into the vulnerability affecting IBM Security Guardium.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.5 stores user credentials in plain text, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 10.5

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires high privileges and local access to exploit, impacting user confidentiality.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent the risks associated with CVE-2021-39078.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM users should apply the official fix provided by IBM to address this vulnerability.
Monitor user access and review privileges to limit exposure to user credentials.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption mechanisms to secure sensitive data, especially user credentials.
Regularly audit user access and enforce least privilege access control.

Patching and Updates

IBM Security Guardium users should regularly update to the latest versions provided by the vendor to patch known vulnerabilities.