IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3 Content input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Content Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-1733. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3 (Log Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Content Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 fails to adequately filter user-controlled input data for syntax that has control-plane implications which could allow an attacker to modify displayed content. IBM X-Force ID: 147811.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2019. The weakness was disclosed 01/29/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1733 since 12/13/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/04/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 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 106793†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
01/23/2019 +406 days 🔍
01/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
01/29/2019 +5 days 🔍
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01/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/04/2023 +1616 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1733 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130312
X-Force: 147811
SecurityFocus: 106793 - IBM QRadar SIEM CVE-2018-1733 Content Spoofing Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/30/2019 07:53
Updated: 07/04/2023 07:33
Changes: 01/30/2019 07:53 (61), 05/06/2020 16:29 (3), 07/04/2023 07:26 (3), 07/04/2023 07:33 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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