IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent privilege escalation
CVE-2023-38736

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Qradar Wincollect Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-38736?

The IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent, when executed with ADMIN or SYSTEM privileges, exposes a vulnerability that allows a normal user to escalate their privileges to gain SYSTEM-level access. This poses a significant security risk as it can enable unauthorized actions within the system. It is crucial for users and administrators to address this vulnerability to maintain the integrity and security of their IT environment.

Affected Version(s)

QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 <= 10.1.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7030703
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262542
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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