CVE-2016-9729: Medium severity ibm qradar security information and event manager vulnerability
Published Mar 7, 2017
·Updated
IBM QRadar 7.2 does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM Reference #: 1999545.
Affected Software
9 affected components
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9729?
CVE-2016-9729 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the lack of authentication checks allowing unauthorized access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9729?
To fix CVE-2016-9729, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of QRadar.
3
Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2016-9729?
CVE-2016-9729 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.8.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-9729 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9729 allows anonymous users to access protected areas, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information exposure.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9729?
Currently, the best approach is to upgrade to the latest version of IBM QRadar to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-9729.