VDB-186279 · CVE-2020-4152 · XFDB 174267

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0/5.5.0 Communication Channel cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0/5.5.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Communication Channel Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-4152. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0/5.5.0 (Log Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Communication Channel Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 11/08/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-4152 since 12/30/2019. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1040 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (174267). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Log Management Software

Vendor

Name

QRadar Network Security

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 5.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
CNA Vector (IBM Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/30/2019 🔍
11/08/2021 +679 days 🔍
11/08/2021 +0 days 🔍
11/11/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-4152 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4152
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-186279
X-Force: 174267

Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2021 20:29
Updated: 11/11/2021 08:28
Changes: 11/08/2021 20:29 (51), 11/11/2021 08:23 (2), 11/11/2021 08:28 (18)
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