CVE-2015-7473: Low severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.4
Event History
Jun 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7473?
To fix CVE-2015-7473, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ to version 8.0.0.5 or later.
3
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.
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.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7473?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-7473; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.