CVE-2016-2879 Weak cryptography in QRadar SIEM
Local attackers can decrypt user credentials due to outdated hashing algorithms in IBM QRadar SIEM.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2879?
CVE-2016-2879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 1 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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IBM QRadar 7.2 uses outdated hashing algorithms to hash certain passwords, which could allow a local user to obtain and decrypt user credentials.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.
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2879 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-33117 IBM QRadar SIEM command execution
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- CVE-2015-2011 Command injection in n/a
All Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerabilities
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3gq3-5gqh-97p3.