CVE-2019-4576 Weak cryptography in QRadar Network Packet Capture Software

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Weak default password requirements in IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture allow attackers to compromise user accounts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-4576?

CVE-2019-4576 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture Software, published on 10 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture 7.3.0 - 7.3.3 Patch 1 and 7.4.0 GA does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 166803.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4576?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Qradar Network Packet Capture.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4576?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4576 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4576 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w32f-xcgj-97xh.

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