CVE-2016-5879: Input Validation

Published Sep 2, 2016
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Updated

MQCLI on IBM MQ Appliance M2000 and M2001 devices allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted (1) Disaster Recovery or (2) High Availability command.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Mq Appliance Firmware=8.0
IBM MQ Appliance M2000
IBM Mq Appliance M2001

Event History

Sep 2, 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-2016-5879?

CVE-2016-5879 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary shell commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5879?

To fix CVE-2016-5879, it is recommended to update the IBM MQ Appliance firmware to the latest version provided by IBM.

3

Which IBM MQ versions are affected by CVE-2016-5879?

CVE-2016-5879 affects IBM MQ Appliance firmware version 8.0.

4

What devices are impacted by CVE-2016-5879?

CVE-2016-5879 impacts the IBM MQ Appliance M2000 and M2001 devices.

5

What kind of attack can CVE-2016-5879 enable?

CVE-2016-5879 can enable local users to execute arbitrary shell commands, posing a risk to system integrity.

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