Weak Algorithm Negotiation in IBM QRadar Network Security
CVE-2017-1491

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Qradar Network Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-1491?

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4 is susceptible to a vulnerability that permits multiple parties to negotiate the encryption and authentication algorithms used, but does not adequately select the strongest algorithm available for both parties. This flaw could lead to less secure configurations, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access during transmission.

Affected Version(s)

QRadar Network Security 5.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007535
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128689
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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