#VU76255 Improper control of interaction frequency in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) - CVE-2023-26271

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76255

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26271

CWE-ID: CWE-799

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an inadequate account lockout setting in the Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM). A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.