IBM QRadar 7.2/7.3 Password Requirements 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM QRadar 7.2/7.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Password Requirements. The manipulation results in 7pk security. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9738. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar 7.2/7.3 (Log Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Password Requirements. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 119783.

The bug was discovered 06/26/2017. The weakness was presented 06/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9738 since 12/01/2016. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/29/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1211 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99266†). See VDB-102860 and VDB-102859 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
06/23/2017 +204 days 🔍
06/26/2017 +3 days 🔍
06/27/2017 +1 days 🔍
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06/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2020 +1280 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM.
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9738 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102858
X-Force: 119783
SecurityFocus: 99266 - IBM QRadar SIEM CVE-2016-9738 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2017 07:52
Updated: 12/29/2020 19:38
Changes: 06/28/2017 07:52 (62), 10/20/2019 20:09 (4), 12/29/2020 19:32 (3), 12/29/2020 19:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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