CVE-2020-4485: Medium severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2020
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Updated

IBM QRadar 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 could allow an authenticated user to disable the Wincollect service which could aid an attacker in bypassing security mechanisms in future attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 181860.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.2.0<=7.2.9

Event History

Aug 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4485?

CVE-2020-4485 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 that allows an authenticated user to disable the Wincollect service.

2

How does CVE-2020-4485 affect IBM QRadar?

CVE-2020-4485 affects IBM QRadar 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 by allowing an authenticated user to disable the Wincollect service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4485?

The severity of CVE-2020-4485 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4485?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4485 by using the vulnerability to disable the Wincollect service, which could aid in bypassing security mechanisms for future attacks.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4485?

Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2020-4485. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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