CVE-2017-1491

Description

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM QRadar Network Security

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007535	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128689	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1491?: CVE-2017-1491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1491?: To fix CVE-2017-1491, 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-2017-1491 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1491 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1491?: CVE-2017-1491 affects IBM QRadar Network Security.

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