PT-2021-12117 · Ibm · Ibm Qradar Network Security

Chris Shepherd + 8 · Published 2021-11-08 · Updated 2021-11-09 · CVE-2020-4152

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM QRadar Network Security versions 5.4.0 through 5.5.0

Description: The issue allows sensitive or security-critical data to be transmitted in cleartext in a communication channel, making it accessible through man-in-the-middle techniques.

Recommendations: For versions 5.4.0 through 5.5.0, consider implementing encryption for sensitive data transmission to prevent interception. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the communication channel to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-4152

Affected Products

Ibm Qradar Network Security

References · 4

• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6514403 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4152 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-4152 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174267 · Vendor Advisory