#VU71190 Incorrect default permissions in IBM Qradar SIEM - CVE-2023-22875

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71190

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22875

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for certificate key files used in the QRadar web user interface. A local user can access the webserver key and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Vendor recommends restricting access to the webserver key until the patch is released.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Qradar SIEM: 7.4 - 7.4.3, 7.5 - 7.5.0

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6855643

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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.