CVE-2023-38736: IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent privilege escalation

Published Sep 5, 2023
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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.

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IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent, 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent<=10.0 - 10.1.6
IBM QRadar Wincollect>=10.0<10.1.7

Event History

Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38736.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38736?

The severity of CVE-2023-38736 is high with a score of 7.5.

4

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.

5

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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