CVE-2016-2868: Medium severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability
Published Jul 2, 2016
·Updated
IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager<=7.2.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 2, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2868?
CVE-2016-2868 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2868?
To fix CVE-2016-2868, upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to version 7.2.7 or later.
3
What are the impacts of CVE-2016-2868?
CVE-2016-2868 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files, posing a risk of data exposure.
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Is CVE-2016-2868 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2868 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators through XML data.
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Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2016-2868?
CVE-2016-2868 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2.x prior to 7.2.7.