First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2 before 7.2.3 Patch 1 does not properly handle SSH connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by sniffing the network.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.0 |
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CVE-2014-4826 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and information leakage.
To remediate CVE-2014-4826, upgrade IBM Security QRadar SIEM to version 7.2.3 Patch 1 or later.
CVE-2014-4826 affects IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager version 7.2.0 and earlier.
CVE-2014-4826 allows remote attackers to sniff network traffic and obtain sensitive cleartext information through improper handling of SSH connections.
Yes, users of affected versions of IBM QRadar should address CVE-2014-4826 immediately to protect against potential information disclosure.