IBM QRadar Suite 1.10.12.0 through 1.10.17.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 279975.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: