Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1993

First published: Sun Nov 08 2015(Updated: )

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 does not set the secure flag for unspecified cookies in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture these cookies by intercepting their transmission within an http session.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1993?

    CVE-2015-1993 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the risk of cookie interception.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1993?

    To fix CVE-2015-1993, upgrade IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics to version 7.2.5 Patch 5 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2015-1993?

    CVE-2015-1993 affects IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4.

  • What is the main issue described in CVE-2015-1993?

    The main issue described in CVE-2015-1993 is the lack of the secure flag on cookies in HTTPS sessions, making them vulnerable to interception.

  • Can CVE-2015-1993 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1993 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers to capture insecure cookies.

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