Security Bulletin: IBM QRadar Network Security is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability (CVE-2016-4658)

Summary

IBM QRadar Network Security is affected by a vulnerability in the libxml2 library that may allow arbitrary code execution. IBM QRadar Network Security has addressed this issue with a firmware update.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2016-4658
**DESCRIPTION:**The libxml2 library, as used in multiple products, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption error. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted XML document to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/117175 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.5.0

Remediation/Fixes

IBM recommends customers update their systems promptly.

Product

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VRMF

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Remediation/First Fix

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IBM QRadar Network Security

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5.4.0

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Install Firmware 5.4.0.15 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector.
Or
Download Firmware 5.4.0.15 from IBM Security License Key and Download Center and upload and install via the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface.

IBM QRadar Network Security

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5.5.0

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Install Firmware 5.5.0.10 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector.
Or
Download Firmware 5.5.0.10 from IBM Security License Key and Download Center and upload and install via the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None