CVE-2015-1987
First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )
IBM MQ Light before 1.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a crafted byte sequence in authentication data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1956 and CVE-2015-1958.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2015-1987?
CVE-2015-1987 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability could be exploited through disk consumption.
What versions of IBM MQ Light are affected by CVE-2015-1987?
CVE-2015-1987 affects IBM WebSphere MQ Light versions 1.0 and 1.0.0.1.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1987?
To fix CVE-2015-1987, upgrade to the patched version of IBM WebSphere MQ Light, specifically versions after 1.0.0.2.
What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2015-1987?
CVE-2015-1987 can be leveraged by remote attackers through crafted byte sequences in authentication data.
Does CVE-2015-1987 relate to any other known vulnerabilities?
CVE-2015-1987 is distinct from other vulnerabilities such as CVE-2015-1956 and CVE-2015-1958.
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