CVE-2023-26277: IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent privilege escalation

Published May 8, 2023
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Updated

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 though 10.1.3 could allow a local user to execute commands on the system due to execution with unnecessary privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 248156.

Other sources

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent could allow a local user to execute commands on the system due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent<=10.0 - 10.1.3
IBM QRadar Wincollect>=10.0<=10.1.3

Event History

May 8, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
Description

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26277?

CVE-2023-26277 is a vulnerability in the IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent that allows a local user to execute commands on the system due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26277?

The severity of CVE-2023-26277 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent are affected by CVE-2023-26277?

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent versions 10.0 through 10.1.3 are affected by CVE-2023-26277.

4

How can a local user exploit CVE-2023-26277?

A local user can exploit CVE-2023-26277 by executing commands on the system with unnecessary privileges.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-26277?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2023-26277. It is recommended to update to a fixed version of IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent.

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