CVE-2018-1974: High severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability
Published Mar 11, 2019
·Updated
IBM WebSphere 8.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow an authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges when using multiplexed channels. IBM X-Force ID: 153915.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.10
IBM WebSphere MQ>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere MQ>=9.1.0.0<=9.1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM WebSphere vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-1974.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-1974?
The severity level of CVE-2018-1974 is high with a severity value of 7.5 out of 10.
3
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-1974?
An authenticated attacker can escalate their privileges by using multiplexed channels.
4
Which versions of IBM WebSphere are affected by CVE-2018-1974?
IBM WebSphere versions 8.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 are affected by CVE-2018-1974.
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1974?
Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2018-1974. Please refer to the IBM support documentation for more details.