CVE-2023-38736: IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent privilege escalation
First published: Tue Sep 05 2023(Updated: )
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar WinCollect | >=10.0<10.1.7 | |
| <=10.0 - 10.1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38736.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38736?
The severity of CVE-2023-38736 is high with a score of 7.5.
How does the vulnerability affect IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent?
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent versions 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, are affected by this vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-38736?
An attacker with normal user privileges could exploit CVE-2023-38736 to gain SYSTEM permissions.
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