#VU13057 Remote code execution in IBM Qradar SIEM - CVE-2017-1721

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13057

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1721

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM QRadar Incident Forensics uses insecure functions such as eval. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Qradar SIEM: 7.2.0 - 7.2.8 Patch 11, 7.3.0 Patch 1 - 7.3.0

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015799

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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.