CVE-2016-9009: Input Validation

Published Feb 24, 2017
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Updated

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with authority to create a cluster object to cause a denial of service to MQ clustering. IBM Reference #: 1998647.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.0
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
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.5

Event History

Feb 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 14, 58332
Event
04:54 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9009?

CVE-2016-9009 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9009?

To remediate CVE-2016-9009, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by IBM for WebSphere MQ.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9009?

Authenticated users with privileges to create a cluster object in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 are affected by CVE-2016-9009.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2016-9009 allow?

CVE-2016-9009 allows an authenticated user to cause a denial of service condition in MQ clustering.

5

When was CVE-2016-9009 disclosed?

CVE-2016-9009 was disclosed in 2016 as an identified security vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere MQ.

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