CVE-2022-43863: IBM QRadar SIEM privilege escalation

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation, allowing a user with some admin capabilities to gain additional admin capabilities. IBM X-Force ID: 239425.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to privilege escalation, allowing a user with some Admin capabilities to gain additional Admin capabilities.

Affected Software

18 affected components
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.4.0<7.4.3
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=7.4.3-fix_pack_5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_4
Linux Linux kernel
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP4
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP8

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964862

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43863?

The severity of CVE-2022-43863 is high.

2

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2022-43863?

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.3 and versions 7.5.0 to 7.5.0 UP4 are affected by CVE-2022-43863.

3

How can a user exploit the vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM?

A user with some admin capabilities can exploit the vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM to gain additional admin capabilities.

4

Is Linux Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2022-43863?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-43863.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43863?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43863 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the official IBM support page.

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