medium
5.9
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29779

First published: Fri Nov 26 2021(Updated: )

IBM QRadar could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the server performing key exchange without entity authentication on inter-host communications using man in the middle techniques.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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<=7.4.3
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=7.3.3-fix_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_9
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2-fix_pack_1
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 kernel

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520484

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-29779?

    CVE-2021-29779 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the possibility of sensitive information exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-29779?

    To fix CVE-2021-29779, it is recommended to update IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager to the latest available fix packs.

  • Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2021-29779?

    CVE-2021-29779 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.3 and 7.4, specifically versions prior to 7.3.3 and 7.4.3 respectively.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2021-29779?

    CVE-2021-29779 is associated with man-in-the-middle attacks that can exploit insecure key exchange processes.

  • Is CVE-2021-29779 easy to exploit?

    CVE-2021-29779 may be considered relatively easy to exploit for attackers with access to the network where affected systems reside.

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