PT-2017-8264 · Ibm · Ibm Qradar

Chris Shepherd + 6 · Published 2017-03-01 · Updated 2017-03-04 · CVE-2016-2879

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM QRadar version 7.2

Description The issue is related to the use of outdated hashing algorithms for certain passwords, potentially allowing a local user to obtain and decrypt user credentials.

Recommendations For IBM QRadar version 7.2, update the hashing algorithms to more secure alternatives to prevent the decryption of user credentials.

Fix

Inadequate Encryption Strength

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-2879

Affected Products

Ibm Qradar

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2879 · Security Note
• http://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997341 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-2879 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/96502 · Note