CVE-2024-45638

MEDIUM
Published Mar 14, 2025 Modified Jul 16, 2025 CWE-256

Description

IBM Security QRadar 3.12 EDR stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm security_qradar_edr
linux linux_kernel

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45638? +
IBM Security QRadar 3.12 EDR stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-45638? +
CVE-2024-45638 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45638? +
CVE-2024-45638 affects products from ibm, linux, specifically: linux_kernel, security_qradar_edr. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45638? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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