VDB-323871 · CVE-2025-0164 · EUVD-2025-29120

IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5 UP13 IF01 Configuration File permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5 UP13 IF01. This impacts an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in permission assignment. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-0164. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5 UP13 IF01. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 01 could allow a local privileged user to perform unauthorized actions on configuration files due to improper permission assignment.

The weakness was released by John Zuccato, Rodney Ryan, Chris Shepherd, Vince Dragnea, Ben Goodspeed and Dawid Bak. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-0164 since 12/31/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-29120) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2043). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

IBM QRadar SIEM

Productinfo

Type

Log Management Software

Vendor

Name

QRadar SIEM

Version

7.5 UP13 IF01

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.2

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 2.3
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

12/31/2024 CVE reserved
09/14/2025 +256 days Advisory disclosed
09/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: John Zuccato, Rodney Ryan, Chris Shepherd, Vince Dragnea, Ben Goodspeed, Dawid Bak
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-0164 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-0164
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323871
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2043 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2025 17:37
Updated: 09/14/2025 18:38
Changes: 09/14/2025 17:37 (65), 09/14/2025 18:32 (1), 09/14/2025 18:38 (7)
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