CVE-2012-4863: Medium severity IBM WebSphere MQ vulnerability
Published Jan 23, 2020
·Updated
IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5: Queue manager has a DoS vulnerability
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ>=7.1.0.0<7.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere MQ>=7.5.0.0<7.5.0.1
Event History
Jan 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4863?
The severity of CVE-2012-4863 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
2
What is the vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5?
The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-4863?
The affected software versions are IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1.0.0 to 7.1.0.2 and IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5.0.0 to 7.5.0.1.
4
How can I fix the DoS vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5?
To fix the DoS vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IBM WebSphere MQ that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-4863?
More information about CVE-2012-4863 can be found at the following references: [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79920) and [Tenable Nessus Plugin](https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/63099).