CVE-2016-9740

Name: CVE-2016-9740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-07T17:59:00.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.0
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.1
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.2
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.4
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.5
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.6
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.7
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.2.8

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999556Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96535
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999556Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96535

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9740?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-9740?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9740?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-9740?

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Source: NVD / NIST