SB2024051617 - Improper authentication in IBM QRadar SIEM 



SB2024051617 - Improper authentication in IBM QRadar SIEM

Published: May 16, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024051617
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51767)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A local user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application by conducting a row hammer attack against the mm_answer_authpassword integer value to flip a single bit.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.