Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru
CVE-2020-4766

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
MQ Internet Pass-thru
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2021

Summary

IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru versions 2.1 and 9.2 are vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack, which allows a remote user to disrupt service by sending specially crafted MQ data requests. These malformed requests can exhaust system resources, leading to significant service interruptions. It is crucial for users to apply appropriate patches and mitigate this risk by monitoring traffic and implementing secure configurations.

Affected Version(s)

MQ Internet Pass-Thru 2.1

MQ Internet Pass-Thru 9.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6406254
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188903
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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