CVE-2021-38869: Critical severity IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2022
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 in some situations may not automatically log users out after they exceede their idle timeout. IBM X-Force ID: 208341.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM in some situations may not automatically log users out after they exceede their idle timeout.

— IBM

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.3.0<7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.4.0<7.4.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_9
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0
Linux Linux kernel
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 GA
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574787

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38869?

The severity of CVE-2021-38869 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

2

How does IBM QRadar SIEM handle users exceeding their idle timeout?

In some situations, IBM QRadar SIEM may not automatically log users out after they exceed their idle timeout.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2021-38869?

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5.0 GA, 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4, and 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10 are affected by CVE-2021-38869.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38869?

You can fix CVE-2021-38869 by applying the relevant patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of IBM QRadar SIEM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38869?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38869 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and IBM support pages.

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