Improper authentication in IBM QRadar SIEM
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-51767 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Qradar SIEM Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU89587
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51767
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A local user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application by conducting a row hammer attack against the mm_answer_authpassword integer value to flip a single bit.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Qradar SIEM: 7.5.0
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7152474
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
