CVE-2015-2012: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 08 2016(Updated: )
The MQXR service in WMQ Telemetry in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 before 7.1.0.7, 7.5 through 7.5.0.5, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 uses world-readable permissions for a cleartext file containing the SSL keystore password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.1.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.1.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.1.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.1.0.6 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.5.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.5.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.5.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =7.5.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =8.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =8.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =8.0.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance | =8.0.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2012?
CVE-2015-2012 has a high severity rating due to the potential disclosure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2012?
To fix CVE-2015-2012, update to IBM WebSphere MQ version 7.1.0.7, 7.5.0.6, or 8.0.0.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2012?
CVE-2015-2012 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 7.1, 7.5, and 8.0 prior to specific patch levels.
What vulnerability does CVE-2015-2012 exploit?
CVE-2015-2012 exploits the use of world-readable permissions on a cleartext file containing the SSL keystore password.
Can local users exploit CVE-2015-2012?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-2012 to read the sensitive information from the vulnerable file.
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