CVE-2021-38939: Medium 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 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains.

— 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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38939?

CVE-2021-38939 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM that allows an unauthorized user to read potentially sensitive information stored in log files.

2

How does CVE-2021-38939 impact IBM QRadar SIEM?

CVE-2021-38939 can be exploited by a user with access to creating domains to read sensitive information in log files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38939?

The severity of CVE-2021-38939 is low, with a severity value of 3.7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 GA?

To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 GA, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220215133427 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+SIEM&release=All&platform=Linux&function=fixId&fixids=7.5.0-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220215133427&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http&login=true).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4?

To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220307203834 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+SIEM&release=All&platform=Linux&function=fixId&fixids=7.4.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220307203834&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http).

6

How can I fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10?

To fix CVE-2021-38939 in IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10, apply the patch available at [IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220318161607 patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Other+software/IBM+Security+QRadar+Vulnerability+Manager&release=All&platform=All&function=fixId&fixids=7.3.3-QRADAR-QRSIEM-20220318161607&includeRequisites=1&includeSupersedes=0&downloadMethod=http&source=SAR).

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