CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6089

First published: Wed Jun 07 2017(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.0.1 and 9.0.2 could allow a local user to write to a file or delete files in a directory they should not have access to due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 117926.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere MQ=9.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=9.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6089?

    CVE-2016-6089 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access controls in IBM WebSphere MQ.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6089?

    To fix CVE-2016-6089, ensure to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of WebSphere MQ.

  • Which versions of WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2016-6089?

    CVE-2016-6089 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 9.0.0.1 and 9.0.2.

  • What type of issues does CVE-2016-6089 cause?

    CVE-2016-6089 allows local users to write to or delete files in directories they shouldn't have access to, violating access controls.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6089?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-6089, so updating to a patched version is recommended.

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