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IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 is vulnerable to a security issue where session IDs are placed in https URLs. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading web-server access logs, web-server Referer logs, or the browser history.
Overview
This vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 allows attackers to access sensitive information through session IDs in https URLs. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially compromise the security and confidentiality of the system.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users should upgrade to version 7.2.5 Patch 5 or later of IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics. This patch addresses the issue of placing session IDs in https URLs and enhances the security of the system against such attacks. Additionally, users are advised to review and restrict access to web-server logs to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
References
- CVE-2015-1999: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21968269
- IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21968269
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
