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CVE-2021-20552 (GCVE-0-2021-20552)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-07 18:05 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:39
VLAI
Summary
IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199170.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/I:N/PR:L/AC:L/C:L/S:U/UI:N/A:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
CWE
  • Obtain Information
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM Sterling File Gateway Affected: 6.0.1.0
Affected: 6.1.0.2
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Date Public
2021-10-06 00:00
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