3.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2874

First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 mishandles authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2016-2874?

    CVE-2016-2874 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2874?

    To fix CVE-2016-2874, apply MR2 Patch 13 for version 7.1 and update to version 7.2.7 or later.

  • Which versions of IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager are affected by CVE-2016-2874?

    CVE-2016-2874 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7.

  • Who can exploit the CVE-2016-2874 vulnerability?

    CVE-2016-2874 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have access to the affected IBM QRadar SIEM versions.

  • What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2016-2874?

    CVE-2016-2874 can potentially expose sensitive information due to mishandled authorization in the IBM QRadar SIEM.

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