What is CVE-2019-4078?

CVE-2019-4078 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 that could allow a local non-privileged user to execute code as an administrator due to incorrect permissions.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4078?

CVE-2019-4078 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.

How does CVE-2019-4078 affect IBM WebSphere MQ?

CVE-2019-4078 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-4078?

To exploit CVE-2019-4078, an attacker would need local access to the system and execute code with incorrect permissions.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-4078?

Yes, IBM has released fixes for CVE-2019-4078. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-4078

high

7.8

CWE

732

23/5/2019

16/9/2024

CVE-2019-4078

First published: Thu May 23 2019(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local non privileged user to execute code as an administrator due to incorrect permissions set on MQ installation directories. IBM X-Force ID: 157190.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere MQ	>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere MQ	>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere MQ	>=9.1.0.0<=9.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ	=9.1.1

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What is CVE-2019-4078?
CVE-2019-4078 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 that could allow a local non-privileged user to execute code as an administrator due to incorrect permissions.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4078?
CVE-2019-4078 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.
How does CVE-2019-4078 affect IBM WebSphere MQ?
CVE-2019-4078 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-4078?
To exploit CVE-2019-4078, an attacker would need local access to the system and execute code with incorrect permissions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-4078?
Yes, IBM has released fixes for CVE-2019-4078. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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