CVE-2024-28786: IBM QRadar SIEM information disclosure

Published Oct 17, 2024
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that could be obtained by an unauthorized actor using man in the middle techniques.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that could be obtained by an unauthorized actor using man in the middle techniques.

— IBM

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM QRadar SIEM
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_9
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Oct 17, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28786?

CVE-2024-28786 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive data in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28786?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28786, configure IBM QRadar SIEM to use encrypted communication channels for data transmission.

3

What versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2024-28786?

CVE-2024-28786 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5 to 7.5.0 UP9 IF03.

4

Can CVE-2024-28786 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-28786 can be exploited remotely through man-in-the-middle attacks.

5

What type of data is vulnerable in CVE-2024-28786?

CVE-2024-28786 exposes sensitive or security-critical data transmitted in cleartext.

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