IBM QRadar 7.2 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar 7.2 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-9729. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM QRadar 7.2 (Log Management Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar 7.2 does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM Reference #: 1999545.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/07/2017 by Paul with IBM X-Force as 1999545 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9729 since 12/01/2016. 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 09/04/2020). 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 96538†). The entries VDB-97616, VDB-97614, VDB-97611 and VDB-97610 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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12/01/2016 🔍
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03/07/2017 +6 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 1999545
Researcher: Paul
Organization: IBM X-Force
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9729 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9729
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97612
SecurityFocus: 96538 - IBM QRadar SIEM CVE-2016-9729 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9729 - IBM - QRadar - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2017 21:59
Updated: 09/04/2020 16:21
Changes: 03/07/2017 21:59 (63), 09/04/2020 16:21 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:8E4:103

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