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CVE-2020-4185: IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174803.

CVE-2020-4185 · published 6 years ago
Summary

IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174803.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm security_guardium 10.5
10.6
11.1
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174803.
IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174803.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-327Use of a Broken Cryptographic Algorithm
Timeline
Published30 Jul 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-4185 · NVD
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