CVE-2014-6116: Medium severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2014
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Updated

The Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.1 before p000-001-L140910 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6116?

CVE-2014-6116 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6116?

To fix CVE-2014-6116, update to the latest version of IBM WebSphere MQ that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6116?

CVE-2014-6116 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ.

4

Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2014-6116?

IBM WebSphere MQ version 8.0.0.1 is affected by CVE-2014-6116.

5

Can CVE-2014-6116 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-6116 can be exploited remotely by attackers who manipulate the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.

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