CVE-2016-9720: Infoleak
First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )
IBM QRadar 7.2 discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users. The information can be used to mount further attacks on the system. IBM Reference #: 1999533.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.0 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.1 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.2 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.3 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.4 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.5 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.6 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.7 | |
| IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics | =7.2.8 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.0 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.1 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.4 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.5 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.6 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.7 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9720?
CVE-2016-9720 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information to unauthorized users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9720?
To remediate CVE-2016-9720, upgrade to the latest version of IBM QRadar Incident Forensics or IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager released after version 7.2.8.
Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2016-9720?
CVE-2016-9720 affects IBM QRadar Incident Forensics and QRadar Security Information and Event Manager versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.8.
What type of information is disclosed in CVE-2016-9720?
CVE-2016-9720 discloses sensitive information that can be exploited to enable further attacks on the system.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2016-9720?
No, CVE-2016-9720 can be exploited by unauthorized users without authentication.
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