CVE-2016-2879

HIGH

IBM QRadar SIEM - Inadequate Encryption Strength for Password Hashing

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 uses outdated hashing algorithms to hash certain passwords, which could allow a local user to obtain and decrypt user credentials. IBM Reference #: 1997341.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997341
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96502

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 6.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-326
Status published
Products (15)
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.0
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.1
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.2
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.3
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.4
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.5
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.6
ibm/qradar_security_information_and_event_manager 7.2.7
IBM Corporation/QRadar SIEM 7
IBM Corporation/QRadar SIEM 7.0
... and 5 more
Published Mar 01, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026