IBM MQ Operator Vulnerabilities: Weak Cryptographic Algorithms Expose Sensitive Information

CVE-2024-27255

Summary

IBM MQ Operator versions 2.0.0 LTS, 2.0.18 LTS, 3.0.0 CD, 3.0.1 CD, along with several earlier versions (2.4.0 to 2.4.7, 2.3.0 to 2.3.3, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.2) utilize cryptographic algorithms that do not meet security standards. This vulnerability may enable unauthorized parties to decrypt sensitive information guarded by weak encryption, thus compromising data integrity and confidentiality. Organizations utilizing these affected versions should prioritize an urgent review of their security protocols and consider upgrading to robust encryption frameworks.

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