CVE-2018-1543
First published: Fri Jun 22 2018(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the SSL certificate. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 142598.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere MQ | =8.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1543.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1543?
The severity rating of CVE-2018-1543 is medium (5.9).
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0.
How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using man-in-the-middle techniques to obtain sensitive information.
Are there any references available for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find references for this vulnerability here: [IBM Support](http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016346) and [IBM X-Force](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142598).
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