CVE-2020-4269: High severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2020
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Updated

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-ForceID: 175845.

Other sources

IBM QRadar contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.3.0<7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Apr 14, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4269?

CVE-2020-4269 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 that allows for hard-coded credentials to be exposed.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4269?

CVE-2020-4269 has a severity value of 7.5, which is classified as high.

3

How does CVE-2020-4269 affect IBM QRadar?

CVE-2020-4269 affects IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 by exposing hard-coded credentials that can be used for authentication, communication, and data encryption.

4

Is Linux affected by CVE-2020-4269?

No, Linux is not affected by CVE-2020-4269.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4269?

To fix CVE-2020-4269, apply the necessary patch or update provided by IBM QRadar.

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