CVE-2021-38949
First published: Fri Nov 05 2021(Updated: )
IBM MQ 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.1 LTS stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 211403.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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