CVE-2012-2206: Low severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2012
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Updated

The Web Gateway component in IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read files of arbitrary users via vectors involving a username in a URI, as demonstrated by a modified metadata=fteSamplesUser field to the /transfer URI.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.1.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.2.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.4
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.0.4.0

Event History

Aug 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2206?

CVE-2012-2206 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2206?

To fix CVE-2012-2206, upgrade to a version of IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition later than 7.0.4.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-2206?

CVE-2012-2206 affects remote authenticated users of IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2206?

CVE-2012-2206 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access through manipulated URIs.

5

What products are vulnerable in CVE-2012-2206?

The vulnerable products include IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Editions 7.0 through 7.0.4.

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