CVE-2016-2968: Medium severity ibm qradar incident forensics vulnerability

Published Jul 2, 2016

Updated

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and obtain sensitive information or modify data, via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.0

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.1

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.2

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.3

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.4

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.5

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.6

Event History

Jul 2, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2968?

CVE-2016-2968 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass and sensitive data exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2968?

To fix CVE-2016-2968, upgrade IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics to version 7.2.7 or later.

What versions of IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics are affected by CVE-2016-2968?

CVE-2016-2968 affects IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6.

What types of attacks can result from exploiting CVE-2016-2968?

Exploiting CVE-2016-2968 can allow attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to data modification and sensitive information disclosure.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2968?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-2968; patching is recommended to mitigate the risk.