CVE-2019-4508: High severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2020
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 uses weak credential storage in some instances which could be decrypted by a local attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 164429.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM uses weak credential storage in some instances which could be decrypted by a local attacker.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.3.0<=7.3.3

Event History

Jan 9, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4508?

CVE-2019-4508 has a high severity due to the potential for local attackers to decrypt weakly stored credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-4508?

To fix CVE-2019-4508, upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to a version that resolves the weak credential storage issue.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2019-4508?

CVE-2019-4508 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.3.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2019-4508?

The potential risks include unauthorized access to sensitive information due to local attackers being able to decrypt stored credentials.

5

Is CVE-2019-4508 specific to any IBM products?

Yes, CVE-2019-4508 specifically impacts the IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager.

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