SB2021120613 - Improper input validation in IBM QRadar SIEM
Published: December 6, 2021 Updated: March 20, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021120613
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2161)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the java.lang.ProcessBuilder API on the Windows platform. A remote attacker can manipulate the Process command line and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-sdk-and-ibm-java-runtime-affects-ibm-qradar-siem-cve-2021-2161-2/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-sdk-and-ibm-java-runtime-affects-ibm-qradar-siem-cve-2021-2161-2/</a><br>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520486<br></p>