What is the severity of CVE-2017-1491?

CVE-2017-1491 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow weaker encryption or authentication algorithms to be negotiated between parties.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1491?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1491, ensure that the strongest available algorithm is enforced in the negotiation process within IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1491?

CVE-2017-1491 specifically affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4.

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-1491?

Not addressing CVE-2017-1491 could expose the system to data breaches due to potential use of weak encryption or authentication methods.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-1491?

Yes, IBM provides guidance on implementing configurations to enhance security against CVE-2017-1491, but specific patches would need to be verified with IBM support.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-1491

high

7.5

1/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1491

First published: Fri Sep 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4 supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 128689.

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-2017-1491?
CVE-2017-1491 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow weaker encryption or authentication algorithms to be negotiated between parties.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1491?
To mitigate CVE-2017-1491, ensure that the strongest available algorithm is enforced in the negotiation process within IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1491?
CVE-2017-1491 specifically affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-1491?
Not addressing CVE-2017-1491 could expose the system to data breaches due to potential use of weak encryption or authentication methods.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-1491?
Yes, IBM provides guidance on implementing configurations to enhance security against CVE-2017-1491, but specific patches would need to be verified with IBM support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1491?
CVE-2017-1491 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow weaker encryption or authentication algorithms to be negotiated between parties.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1491?
To mitigate CVE-2017-1491, ensure that the strongest available algorithm is enforced in the negotiation process within IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1491?
CVE-2017-1491 specifically affects IBM QRadar Network Security version 5.4.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-1491?
Not addressing CVE-2017-1491 could expose the system to data breaches due to potential use of weak encryption or authentication methods.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-1491?
Yes, IBM provides guidance on implementing configurations to enhance security against CVE-2017-1491, but specific patches would need to be verified with IBM support.