CVE-2016-2871
First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 uses cleartext storage for unspecified passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | <=7.1.0 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.0 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.1 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.4 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.5 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2871?
CVE-2016-2871 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the potential for local users to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2871?
To fix CVE-2016-2871, upgrade to IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.1 MR2 Patch 13 or version 7.2.7 or higher.
What does CVE-2016-2871 exploit?
CVE-2016-2871 exploits the cleartext storage of passwords in configuration files.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2871?
CVE-2016-2871 affects users of IBM QRadar SIEM versions prior to MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2.7.
What impact does CVE-2016-2871 have on my system?
CVE-2016-2871 allows unauthorized local users to read sensitive information from configuration files.
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