How severe is CVE-2019-4338?

CVE-2019-4338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4338?

CVE-2019-4338 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4338?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-4338 published?

CVE-2019-4338 was published on 2019-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4338

CVE-2019-4338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence
Published: 2019-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources that are requested or influenced by an actor. This weakness can be used to consume more resources than intended. IBM X-Force ID: 161417.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4338?: IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources that are requested or influenced by an actor. This weakness can be used to consume more resources than intended. IBM X-Force ID: 161417.
How severe is CVE-2019-4338?: CVE-2019-4338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4338?: CVE-2019-4338 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-4338 published?: CVE-2019-4338 was published on 2019-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_big_data_intelligence:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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