CVE-2021-39023 Information disclosure in Guardium Data Encryption

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via detailed error messages in IBM Guardium Data Encryption, aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-39023?

CVE-2021-39023 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption, published on 6 May 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0 and 5.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 213860.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39023?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Guardium Data Encryption.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39023?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39023 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-39023 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39023 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r525-9pp3-grw8.

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