CVE-2016-9726: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM Reference #: 1999542.
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-2016-9726?
CVE-2016-9726 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9726?
To fix CVE-2016-9726, upgrade IBM QRadar Incident Forensics to version 7.2.8 or later, ensuring that all security patches are applied.
What versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2016-9726?
CVE-2016-9726 affects IBM QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.7 and all versions of IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager from 7.2.0 to 7.2.8.
Can CVE-2016-9726 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9726 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9726 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2016-9726 on affected systems includes the potential for unauthorized command execution, which can lead to data breaches or system compromise.
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