Security Bulletin
Summary
The software stores user or system passwords unencrypted which can allow attackers with file system access, the ability to escalate privileges, or to obtain access to other systems the software integrates with.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-9750
DESCRIPTION: IBM Qradar stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by an authenticated user.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120207 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
· IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2.n
· IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.n
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
IBM X-Force Ethical Hacking Team: Paul Ionescu, Warren Moynihan, Jonathan Fitz-Gerald, John Zuccato, Rodney Ryan, Chris Shepherd, Dmitriy Beryoza
Change History
10 May 2017
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg22003137