CVE-2017-1624 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.3.1 have a vulnerability that allows unintended actors to access or modify security-critical resources.

Understanding CVE-2017-1624

This CVE involves a permission assignment issue in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.3.1, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modifications.

What is CVE-2017-1624?

The permissions assigned to a security-critical resource in IBM QRadar versions 7.3 and 7.3.1 enable unintended actors to potentially access or make modifications to that resource. This vulnerability has been identified by IBM X-Force with ID number 133122.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1624

CVSS Score: 4.2 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to potentially compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1624

Vulnerability Description

The permissions assigned to security-critical resources in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.3.1 can be exploited by unauthorized actors.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security QRadar SIEM
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 7.3, 7.3.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized actors can exploit the misconfigured permissions to gain access to or modify security-critical resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to critical resources.
Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate similar issues.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches to fix the permission assignment vulnerability in QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.3.1.