Security Flaw in IBM WebSphere MQ Internet Pass-Thru Software Versions
CVE-2017-1118

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere MQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 August 2017

What is CVE-2017-1118?

A vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ Internet Pass-Thru versions 2.0 and 2.1 permits an attacker to exploit an incorrectly configured security policy, potentially causing the MQIPT service to stop responding. This issue highlights the critical importance of proper security policy configurations to maintain service availability and prevent disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere MQ 2.1

WebSphere MQ 2.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121156
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100021
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006580
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-1118 : Security Flaw in IBM WebSphere MQ Internet Pass-Thru Software Versions