CVE-2021-20399: XEE

Published Jul 21, 2021
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Updated

IBM QRadar is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Other sources

IBM Qradar SIEM 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 8 and 7.4.0 to 7.4.3 GA is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 196073.

Affected Software

16 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<7.4.3
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
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_3
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6475263

Event History

Jul 21, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20399?

CVE-2021-20399 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar that allows for XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks, which can expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

2

Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2021-20399?

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 8 and 7.4.0 to 7.4.3 GA are affected by CVE-2021-20399.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-20399?

CVE-2021-20399 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-20399 in IBM QRadar?

To fix CVE-2021-20399 in IBM QRadar, you should apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20399?

More information about CVE-2021-20399 can be found on the IBM X-Force ID: 196073 page and IBM's support website.

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