Security Bulletin: The Linux Kernel as used in IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to denial service. (CVE-2017-6214)

Summary

IBM QRadar SIEM includes vulnerable components (e.g., framework libraries) that may be identified and exploited with automated tools.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-6214**
DESCRIPTION:** Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error in the tcp_splice_read() function. By sending a specially crafted TCP packet, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to enter into an infinite loop and consume an overly large amount of CPU resources.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/122320&gt; for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

· IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 - 7.3 Patch 7

Remediation/Fixes

· IBM QRadar/QRM/QVM/QRIF/QNI 7.3.1 GA

Workarounds and Mitigations

None