Remote code execution in IBM Qradar SIEM



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-38647
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		IBM Qradar SIEM
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU56504

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38647

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Open Management Infrastructure. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Qradar SIEM: 7.3 - 7.4.3 Fix Pack 2

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-qradar-azure-marketplace-images-include-open-management-infrastructure-rpm-which-is-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-cve-2021-38647/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491159


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



###SIDEBAR###