CVE-2016-0259: Infoleak
Published Jun 26, 2016
·Updated
runmqsc in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.5 allows local users to bypass an intended +dsp authority requirement and obtain sensitive information via unspecified display commands.
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-2016-0259?
CVE-2016-0259 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0259?
To fix CVE-2016-0259, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ to version 8.0.0.5 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0259?
CVE-2016-0259 affects local users of IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.1 through 8.0.0.4.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0259?
CVE-2016-0259 allows local users to bypass authority requirements and access sensitive information.
5
What kind of commands can exploit CVE-2016-0259?
Unspecified display commands may be used to exploit CVE-2016-0259 and bypass the authority checks.