CVE-2020-4271: Medium severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2020
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Updated

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow an authenticated user to send a specially crafted command which would be executed as a lower privileged user. IBM X-ForceID: 175897.

Other sources

IBM QRadar could allow an authenticated user to send a specially crafted command which would be executed as a lower privileged user.

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 6, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4271?

The severity of CVE-2020-4271 is rated as high due to its potential to allow command execution as a lower privileged user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4271?

To fix CVE-2020-4271, update IBM QRadar to version 7.3.3 Patch 3 or a later version.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2020-4271?

CVE-2020-4271 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 Patch 2.

4

Can CVE-2020-4271 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2020-4271 requires authentication to exploit as it targets authenticated users.

5

What impact does CVE-2020-4271 have on system security?

CVE-2020-4271 can lead to unauthorized command execution, compromising the integrity of the system.

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