Improper certificate validation in IBM Security QRadar EDR



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-39689
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Security QRadar EDR
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU96731

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39689

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Certifi python-certifi provide weaker than expected security, caused by the use of GLOBALTRUST root certificate. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Security QRadar EDR: before 3.12.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167122


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.



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