Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM QRadar Network Security has addressed vulnerability in OpenSSL. The issue could lead to denial of service.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2022-0778
DESCRIPTION: OpenSSL is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a flaw in the BN_mod_sqrt() function when parsing certificates. By using a specially-crafted certificate with invalid explicit curve parameters, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause an infinite loop, and results in a denial of service condition.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/221911 for the current score.
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 Network Security 5.4.0
IBM QRadar Network Security 5.5.0
Remediation/Fixes
IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly.
Product |
VRMF |
Remediation/First Fix |
IBM QRadar Network Security |
5.4.0 |
Install Firmware 5.4.0.16 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector. |
IBM QRadar Network Security |
5.5.0 |
Install Firmware 5.5.0.11 from the Available Updates page of the Local Management Interface, or by performing a One Time Scheduled Installation from SiteProtector. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
14 Jul 2022: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 July 2022
UID
ibm16601945