CVE-2016-9740

Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 could allow a remote attacker to consume all resources on the server due to not properly restricting the size or amount of resources requested by an actor. IBM Reference #: 1999556.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation QRadar SIEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96535 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999556 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9740?
CVE-2016-9740 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9740?
To fix CVE-2016-9740, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9740 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9740 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9740?
CVE-2016-9740 affects IBM Corporation QRadar SIEM.
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