CVE-2017-1786: Medium severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0 through 9.0.4 under special circumstances could allow an authenticated user to consume all resources due to a memory leak resulting in service loss. IBM X-Force ID: 136975.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-1786.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0 through 9.0.4.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can an authenticated user exploit this vulnerability?
Under special circumstances, an authenticated user could consume all resources due to a memory leak, resulting in service loss.
Are there any references for more information?
Yes, you can find more information at the following links: [IBM Support Document](http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013023) and [IBM X-Force ID](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136975).