CVE-2020-4952 (GCVE-0-2020-4952)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-01-27 16:35 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 192028.
Severity
CWE
- Gain Privileges
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408630 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Security Guardium |
Affected:
11.2
|
guessed |
Date Public
2021-01-26 00:00
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