CWE
312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38949

First published: Fri Nov 05 2021(Updated: )

IBM MQ stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM MQ<=9.1 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.1 CD
IBM MQ<=9.0 LTS
IBM MQ<=8.0
IBM WebSphere MQ<=7.5
IBM MQ>=8.0.0.0<8.0.0.14
IBM MQ>=9.0.0.0<9.0.0.9
IBM MQ>=9.1.0<9.1.5
IBM MQ>=9.1.0.0<9.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-38949 is a vulnerability in IBM MQ that allows a local user to read user credentials stored in plain text.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability has a severity rating of 6.2 (medium).

  • Which versions of IBM MQ are affected by CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability?

    IBM MQ versions 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.1 LTS are affected by CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability.

  • How can a local user exploit CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability?

    A local user can exploit CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability by accessing and reading the plain text user credentials stored by IBM MQ.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability?

    Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2021-38949 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM MQ to mitigate this vulnerability.

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