CVE-2016-9972 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 120208.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004925PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99268Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120208Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004925PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99268Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120208Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9972?

CVE-2016-9972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerabil...

How severe is CVE-2016-9972?

CVE-2016-9972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9972?

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