CVE-2009-3159: High severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the rriDecompress function in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.1, and 7.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.0.0

Event History

Sep 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3159?

CVE-2009-3159 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3159?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3159, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-3159?

CVE-2009-3159 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.1, and 7.0.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2009-3159 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3159 can be exploited by remote attackers.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-3159?

The exploitation of CVE-2009-3159 can lead to a denial of service condition in the affected systems.

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