What is the severity of CVE-2008-1592?

The severity of CVE-2008-1592 is considered to be high due to its potential for unauthorized access to administrative tasks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1592?

To fix CVE-2008-1592, ensure that the mqm group membership is required for executing administrative tasks and apply the appropriate patches or updates provided by IBM.

Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2008-1592?

CVE-2008-1592 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 5.1, 5.3, and 5.3.1.

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2008-1592?

CVE-2008-1592 impacts IBM WebSphere MQ running on HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms.

Can local users exploit CVE-2008-1592?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-1592 to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-1592

medium

4.6

CWE

264

31/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1592

First published: Mon Mar 31 2008(Updated: )

MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program, related to "Pathway panels."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP NonStop
Tandem Computers Tandem Operating System	=nsk
IBM WebSphere MQ	=5.1
IBM WebSphere MQ	=5.3
IBM WebSphere MQ	=5.3.1

Remedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1592?
The severity of CVE-2008-1592 is considered to be high due to its potential for unauthorized access to administrative tasks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1592?
To fix CVE-2008-1592, ensure that the mqm group membership is required for executing administrative tasks and apply the appropriate patches or updates provided by IBM.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2008-1592?
CVE-2008-1592 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 5.1, 5.3, and 5.3.1.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2008-1592?
CVE-2008-1592 impacts IBM WebSphere MQ running on HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms.
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-1592?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-1592 to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1592?
The severity of CVE-2008-1592 is considered to be high due to its potential for unauthorized access to administrative tasks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1592?
To fix CVE-2008-1592, ensure that the mqm group membership is required for executing administrative tasks and apply the appropriate patches or updates provided by IBM.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2008-1592?
CVE-2008-1592 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 5.1, 5.3, and 5.3.1.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2008-1592?
CVE-2008-1592 impacts IBM WebSphere MQ running on HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms.
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-1592?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-1592 to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program.