CVE-2021-38939
First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.
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<7.4.3 | |
| 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_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 | =7.5.0 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.5.0 GA | |
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4 | |
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38939?
CVE-2021-38939 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM that allows an unauthorized user to read potentially sensitive information stored in log files.
How does CVE-2021-38939 impact IBM QRadar SIEM?
CVE-2021-38939 can be exploited by a user with access to creating domains to read sensitive information in log files.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38939?
The severity of CVE-2021-38939 is low, with a severity value of 3.7.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 GA?
To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 GA, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220215133427 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+SIEM&release=All&platform=Linux&function=fixId&fixids=7.5.0-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220215133427&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http&login=true).
How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4?
To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220307203834 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+SIEM&release=All&platform=Linux&function=fixId&fixids=7.4.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220307203834&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http).
How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10?
To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220318161607 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+Vulnerability+Manager&release=All&platform=All&function=fixId&fixids=7.3.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220318161607&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http&source=SAR).
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