CVE-2020-4593 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 has a vulnerability that allows local users to access user credentials stored in plain text.

Understanding CVE-2020-4593

IBM Security Guardium Insights version 2.0.1 is affected by a security flaw that exposes user credentials.

What is CVE-2020-4593?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 enables local users to read user credentials stored in plain text, posing a significant security risk.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4593

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.4 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality impact, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4593

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 vulnerability details:

Vulnerability Description

User credentials stored in plain text

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guardium Insights
Vendor: IBM
Version: 2.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate actions and long-term security practices:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor user access and credential usage
Restrict local user privileges

Long-Term Security Practices

Encrypt sensitive data at rest
Conduct regular security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Apply official patches and updates from IBM to address the vulnerability