CVE-2020-4188
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4188 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.1 may use insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. IBM X-Force ID: 174807.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.1 may use insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. IBM X-Force ID: 174807.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Guardium | 10.6 |
| Ibm | Security Guardium | 11.1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174807VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6237074Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174807VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6237074Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4188?
IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.1 may use insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. IBM X-Force ID: 174807.
How severe is CVE-2020-4188?
CVE-2020-4188 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4188?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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