IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3/7.4 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3/7.4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4510. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3/7.4 (Log Management Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 182365.

The weakness was shared 07/14/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-4510 since 12/30/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/15/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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

The entries VDB-158047, VDB-158046, VDB-158045 and VDB-158043 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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12/30/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2020-4510 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4510
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158044
X-Force: 182365

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/15/2020 15:14
Updated: 10/30/2020 14:40
Changes: 07/15/2020 15:14 (40), 07/15/2020 15:19 (18), 10/30/2020 14:32 (2), 10/30/2020 14:40 (1)
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