Security Bulletin: IBM QRadar Network Security is affected by vulnerability in rpm. (CVE-2021-20271)

Summary

IBM QRadar Network Security has addressed vulnerability in rpm library. the issue could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2021-20271
**DESCRIPTION:**RPM could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the signature check function. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted package file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause RPM database corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 6.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198961 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.5.0

Remediation/Fixes

IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly.

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Product

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VRMF

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Remediation/First Fix

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IBM QRadar Network Security

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5.4.0

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Install Firmware 5.4.0.16 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector.
Or
Download Firmware 5.4.0.16 from IBM Security License Key and Download Center and upload and install via the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface.

IBM QRadar Network Security

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5.5.0

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Install Firmware 5.5.0.11 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector.
Or
Download Firmware 5.5.0.11 from IBM Security License Key and Download Center and upload and install via the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None