CVE-2016-2880 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 stores the encryption key used to encrypt the service account password which can be obtained by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1997340.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-320

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997340PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96614
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997340PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96614

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2880?

CVE-2016-2880 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM QRadar 7.2 stores the encryption key used to encrypt the service account password which can be obtained by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1997340.

How severe is CVE-2016-2880?

CVE-2016-2880 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2880?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager.