CVE-2021-38986: Medium severity ibm websphere mq light vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2021
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Updated

IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.

Other sources

IBM MQ Appliance does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM MQ>=9.2.0<9.2.0.4
IBM MQ>=9.2.0<9.2.5
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.2 CD
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.2 LTS

Event History

Nov 24, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38986?

The severity of CVE-2021-38986 is medium.

2

How does CVE-2021-38986 impact IBM MQ Appliance?

CVE-2021-38986 allows an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

3

Which versions of IBM MQ Appliance are affected by CVE-2021-38986?

IBM MQ Appliance versions 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS are affected by CVE-2021-38986.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38986?

To fix CVE-2021-38986, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38986?

More information about CVE-2021-38986 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212942) [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6560032)

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