Vulnerability identifier: #VU65561

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29755

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Qradar SIEM
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Qradar SIEM does not preform proper certificate validation for some inter-host communications. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Qradar SIEM: 7.3 - 7.3.3 Fix Pack 11, 7.4 - 7.4.3 Fix Pack 5, 7.5 - 7.5.0 Update Pack 1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-qradar-siem-is-vulnerable-to-improper-certificate-validation-cve-2021-29755/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.