CVE-2026-93442: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in IBM QRadar
Description
CVE-2026-93442 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.4 and 7.5.0. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or access sensitive information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
IBM
QRadar
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.5.0:update_package_16_interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.4 and 7.5.0 are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125). This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially leading to denial of service or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating a high severity impact primarily due to availability impact and some confidentiality loss. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service on the affected IBM QRadar SIEM systems or obtain sensitive information through an out-of-bounds read. The impact includes partial confidentiality loss and high availability impact. No integrity impact is indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting network exposure of affected QRadar versions and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from IBM.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-17T22:05:34.817Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad7e5622cdf04f65667f8a0
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 22:04:18 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:18:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 22:19:17 UTC
Views: 8
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