CVE-2020-4979: Critical severity IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2021
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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.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM 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

Affected Software

13 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4979.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4979?

The severity of CVE-2020-4979 is critical.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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