CVE-2016-9724 XML external entity in QRadar SIEM
Remote attackers can exploit an XML External Entity injection flaw in IBM QRadar to cause denial of service or expose sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-9724?
CVE-2016-9724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 7 Mar 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM QRadar 7.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources. IBM Reference #: 1999537.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9724?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9724?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-9724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9724 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-v6f7-438v-79f3.