7.8
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1955

First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )

IBM MQ Light before 1.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted byte sequence in authentication data.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere MQ Light=1.0
IBM WebSphere MQ Light=1.0.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1955?

    CVE-2015-1955 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1955?

    To fix CVE-2015-1955, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ Light to version 1.0.0.2 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-1955 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-1955 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by consuming CPU resources.

  • Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ Light are affected by CVE-2015-1955?

    CVE-2015-1955 affects IBM WebSphere MQ Light versions 1.0 and 1.0.0.1.

  • Is authentication data relevant in CVE-2015-1955?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1955 exploits vulnerabilities in crafted byte sequences within authentication data.

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