CVE-2020-4870
First published: Wed Dec 16 2020(Updated: )
IBM MQ 9.2 CD and LTS are vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing connecting applications. IBM X-Force ID: 190833.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | <=9.2 CD | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | <=9.2 LTS | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | <=9.1.4 CD | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | <=9.1.5 CD | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | =9.2.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere MQ Light | =9.2.0 | |
| IBM AIX | ||
| IBM iSeries AS/400 | ||
| IBM z/OS Linux | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4870.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity level of high.
Which IBM MQ versions are affected by this vulnerability?
IBM MQ versions 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the cause of the denial of service attack in this vulnerability?
The denial of service attack is caused by an error processing connecting applications.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following links: [IBM X-Force ID: 190833](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190833), [IBM Support Page 1](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6386466), [IBM Support Page 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6380742).
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