2.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7473

First published: Sun Jun 26 2016(Updated: )

runmqsc in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.5 allows local users to bypass intended queue-manager command access restrictions by leveraging authority for +connect and +dsp.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere MQ Appliance=8.0.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7473?

    CVE-2015-7473 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to queue-manager commands by local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7473?

    To fix CVE-2015-7473, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ to version 8.0.0.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-7473?

    CVE-2015-7473 affects local users of IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.1 to 8.0.0.4.

  • What can happen if I don't address CVE-2015-7473?

    If CVE-2015-7473 is not addressed, local users may exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive queue-manager commands.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7473?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-7473; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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