8.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9724: XEE

First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )

IBM QRadar 7.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources. IBM Reference #: 1999537.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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-2016-9724?

    CVE-2016-9724 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and sensitive information exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9724?

    To fix CVE-2016-9724, upgrade your IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-9724?

    CVE-2016-9724 affects IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.8.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-9724?

    CVE-2016-9724 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks and extract sensitive information through XML External Entity Injection.

  • Is CVE-2016-9724 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2016-9724 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit the system from a distance without physical access.

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