VDB-97396 · CVE-2016-2879 · BID 96502

IBM QRadar 7.2 Password Hash inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM QRadar 7.2. This affects an unknown part of the component Password Hash Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2879. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar 7.2 (Log Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Password Hash Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar 7.2 uses outdated hashing algorithms to hash certain passwords, which could allow a local user to obtain and decrypt user credentials. IBM Reference #: 1997341.

The bug was discovered 02/27/2017. The weakness was released 03/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2879 since 03/09/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 96502†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-97397. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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03/09/2016 🔍
02/27/2017 +355 days 🔍
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03/01/2017 +2 days 🔍
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03/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/03/2020 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2879 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97396
SecurityFocus: 96502 - IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-2879 - IBM - QRadar - Information Disclosure Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 09:52
Updated: 09/03/2020 06:48
Changes: 03/02/2017 09:52 (62), 09/03/2020 06:48 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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