7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4159: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jul 12 2022(Updated: )

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users which could be used to mount further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 174339.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM QRadar Network Security=5.4.0
IBM QRadar Network Security=5.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4159?

    CVE-2020-4159 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-4159?

    To fix CVE-2020-4159, upgrade to a patched version of IBM QRadar Network Security that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-4159?

    CVE-2020-4159 affects users of IBM QRadar Network Security versions 5.4.0 and 5.5.0.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2020-4159?

    The implications of CVE-2020-4159 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive information that could lead to further attacks.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-4159?

    Currently, there are no documented workarounds for mitigating CVE-2020-4159 other than applying the appropriate updates.

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