7.5
CWE
326
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1695: Weak Encryption

First published: Fri Feb 15 2019(Updated: )

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 134177.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.3.0<=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1695?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1695 is considered to be high due to the potential for sensitive data decryption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1695?

    To fix CVE-2017-1695, you should upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2017-1695?

    IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2.x and 7.3.0 to 7.3.1 are affected by CVE-2017-1695.

  • What kind of information is at risk in CVE-2017-1695?

    CVE-2017-1695 puts highly sensitive information at risk due to weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1695?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-1695; the best action is to upgrade to a secure version.

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