CVE-2016-2881: Medium severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability
Published Nov 30, 2016
·Updated
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2 before 7.2.7 allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via modified request parameters.
Affected Software
8 affected components
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2881?
CVE-2016-2881 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2881?
To fix CVE-2016-2881, ensure you update IBM QRadar SIEM to the latest version available, specifically 7.1 MR2 Patch 13 or 7.2.7 and above.
3
Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2016-2881?
CVE-2016-2881 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions before 7.1 MR2 Patch 13 and all versions prior to 7.2.7.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-2881 have on my system?
CVE-2016-2881 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions, potentially compromising sensitive data.
5
Is CVE-2016-2881 being actively exploited?
CVE-2016-2881 has been reported as being actively exploited, so it is crucial to apply the updates promptly.