CVE-2018-1503: Input Validation

Published Jul 23, 2018
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Updated

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 could allow a remotely authenticated attacker to to send invalid or malformed headers that could cause messages to no longer be transmitted via the affected channel. IBM X-Force ID: 141339.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ>=7.5.0.0<=7.5.0.8
IBM WebSphere MQ>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere MQ>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.3

Event History

Jul 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1503?

CVE-2018-1503 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 that allows a remotely authenticated attacker to send invalid or malformed headers, causing messages to not be transmitted on the affected channel.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-1503?

CVE-2018-1503 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1503?

IBM WebSphere MQ versions 7.5.0.0 to 7.5.0.8, 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.0.9, and 9.0.0.0 to 9.0.0.3 are affected by CVE-2018-1503.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-1503?

To fix CVE-2018-1503, apply the appropriate fix pack or interim fix provided by IBM for your version of IBM WebSphere MQ.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1503?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1503 on the IBM support website and SecurityFocus.

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