CVE-2017-1145: High severity IBM WebSphere MQ vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2017
·Updated
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.6 does not properly terminate channel agents when they are no longer needed, which could allow a user to cause a denial of service through resource exhaustion. IBM Reference #: 1999672.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1145?
CVE-2017-1145 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service through resource exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1145?
Fix CVE-2017-1145 by upgrading to a patched version of IBM WebSphere MQ that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1145?
CVE-2017-1145 affects IBM WebSphere MQ version 8.0.0.6.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-1145?
Exploiting CVE-2017-1145 can lead to a denial of service condition due to resource exhaustion.
5
Is CVE-2017-1145 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2017-1145 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited by a user without physical access to the system.