CVE-2021-29755: High severity IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2022
·
Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 does not preform proper certificate validation for some inter-host communications. IBM X-Force ID: 202015.

Other sources

IBM Qradar SIEM does not preform proper certificate validation for some inter-host communications.

Affected Software

25 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-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_10
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_11
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=7.3.3-fix_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_9
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
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_1
Linux Linux kernel
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.3.0 - 7.3.3 Fix Pack 11
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.4.0 - 7.4.3 Fix Pack 5
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 Update Pack 1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6605431

Event History

Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29755?

CVE-2021-29755 is a vulnerability that affects IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5. It allows for improper certificate validation for some inter-host communications.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29755?

The severity of CVE-2021-29755 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2021-29755?

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2021-29755.

4

How does CVE-2021-29755 impact IBM QRadar SIEM?

CVE-2021-29755 allows for improper certificate validation in some inter-host communications within IBM QRadar SIEM.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-29755?

To fix CVE-2021-29755, update to the appropriate fix pack or update pack for your version of IBM QRadar SIEM.

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