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CVE-2019-4701: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is deployed with active debugging code that can create...

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 171936.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2 shipped with active debugging code. That code can create unintended entry points and may expose limited information to unauthenticated network attackers. The issue is medium severity, but it matters for environments relying on Guardium Data Encryption to protect sensitive data operations.

Executive priority

Prioritize within normal vulnerability management SLAs for medium-risk enterprise software, escalating if GDE protects regulated or high-value data environments.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4701 affects IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2. The published CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exposure with limited confidentiality impact and no stated integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption version 3.0.0.2, especially if affected systems are reachable over internal or external networks.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. CVSS exploit maturity is listed as unproven. Treat exploitation status as unknown beyond the vendor and CVE disclosures.

Researcher notes

The source bundle is sparse: no CWE is provided, and no exploit details or concrete fix text are included. Analysis should stay tied to IBM’s advisory, X-Force ID 171936, the affected version, and the CVSS confidentiality-only impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption deployments and identify version 3.0.0.2.
  • Review IBM’s advisory for fixed versions or supported remediation instructions.
  • Apply vendor-supported updates or configuration changes named by IBM.
  • Limit network access to affected GDE systems until vendor guidance is applied.
  • Monitor affected systems for unusual access or information disclosure indicators.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployed GDE instance reports version 3.0.0.2.
  • Compare installed versions against IBM advisory guidance and X-Force entry 171936.
  • Verify affected systems are not broadly reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Document remediation status, owner, and vendor guidance used for each instance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/PR:N/C:L/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/PR:N/C:L/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4701Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/PR:N/C:L/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Guardium Data Encryption3.0.0.2Listed
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