CVE-2020-4993
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 when decompressing or verifying signature of zip files processes data in a way that may be vulnerable to path traversal attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 192905.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 when decompressing or verifying signature of zip files processes data in a way that may be vulnerable to path traversal attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 192905.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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, < 7.4.2 |
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | 7.3.3 |
| Ibm | Qradar Security Information And Event Manager | 7.4.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6449672Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6449672Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4993?
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 when decompressing or verifying signature of zip files processes data in a way that may be vulnerable to path traversal attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 192905.
How severe is CVE-2020-4993?
CVE-2020-4993 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4993?
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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