CVE-2016-9740: IBM QRadar 7.2 could allow a remote attacker to consume all resources on the server due to not properly res...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9740 is a resource exhaustion issue in IBM QRadar SIEM. A remote actor could request excessive resources and consume server capacity, potentially degrading or denying access to a security monitoring platform. Exposure is limited to organizations still operating the listed IBM QRadar SIEM versions. Risk increases where QRadar interfaces or services reachable by remote actors are not tightly restricted. Treat this as a resilience risk to security operations rather than confirmed breach activity. Because QRadar supports monitoring and incident response, unresolved exposure could impair detection capability during an attack. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory 1999556 for fixed versions, interim fixes, or configuration guidance.; Prioritize upgrade planning for any listed QRadar versions still in service.; Restrict remote access to QRadar management and service interfaces to trusted networks..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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