What is the severity of CVE-2017-1458?

CVE-2017-1458 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows for XML External Entity Injection.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1458?

To address CVE-2017-1458, update IBM QRadar Network Security to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-1458?

CVE-2017-1458 can be exploited by remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume excessive memory resources.

Is my system affected by CVE-2017-1458?

CVE-2017-1458 affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4, so systems running this version are vulnerable.

What is XML External Entity Injection as related to CVE-2017-1458?

XML External Entity Injection allows attackers to access internal files or services and potentially disclose sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-1458

high

8.1

CWE

611

31/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1458: XEE

First published: Thu Aug 31 2017(Updated: )

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 128377.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM QRadar Network Security	=5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows for XML External Entity Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1458?
To address CVE-2017-1458, update IBM QRadar Network Security to the latest patched version provided by IBM.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 can be exploited by remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume excessive memory resources.
Is my system affected by CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4, so systems running this version are vulnerable.
What is XML External Entity Injection as related to CVE-2017-1458?
XML External Entity Injection allows attackers to access internal files or services and potentially disclose sensitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows for XML External Entity Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1458?
To address CVE-2017-1458, update IBM QRadar Network Security to the latest patched version provided by IBM.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 can be exploited by remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume excessive memory resources.
Is my system affected by CVE-2017-1458?
CVE-2017-1458 affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4, so systems running this version are vulnerable.
What is XML External Entity Injection as related to CVE-2017-1458?
XML External Entity Injection allows attackers to access internal files or services and potentially disclose sensitive information.