CVE-2020-4980
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | >= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3 |
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.3 |
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | 7.3.3 |
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | 7.4.3 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6472891Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6472891Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4980?
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.
How severe is CVE-2020-4980?
CVE-2020-4980 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4980?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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