CVE-2016-9740 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 could allow a remote attacker to consume all resources on the server due to not properly restricting the size or amount of resources requested by an actor. IBM Reference #: 1999556.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999556PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96535
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999556PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96535

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9740?

CVE-2016-9740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM QRadar 7.2 could allow a remote attacker to consume all resources on the server due to not properly restricting the size or amount of resources requested by an actor. IBM Reference #: 1999556.

How severe is CVE-2016-9740?

CVE-2016-9740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9740?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager.