CVE-2020-4979
First published: Thu Apr 29 2021(Updated: )
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to insecure inter-deployment communication. An attacker that is able to comprimise or spoof traffic between hosts may be able to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force D: 192538.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | >=7.3.0<7.3.3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | >=7.4.0<7.4.2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_1 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_4 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_5 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_6 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.3.3-fix_pack_7 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.4.2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.4.2-fix_pack_1 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.4.2-fix_pack_2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4979.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4979?
The severity of CVE-2020-4979 is critical.
Which version of IBM QRadar SIEM is affected by CVE-2020-4979?
IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.4 are affected by CVE-2020-4979.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4979?
An attacker that is able to compromise or spoof traffic between hosts may be able to execute arbitrary commands.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4979?
Yes, there are fix packs available for IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.4.
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