CVE-2023-28514: IBM MQ information disclosure

Published Apr 26, 2023
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Updated

IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0, and 9.1 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive credential information when a detailed technical error message is returned in a stack trace. IBM X-Force ID: 250398.

Other sources

IBM MQ could allow a local user to obtain sensitive credential information when a detailed technical error message is returned in a stack trace.

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM MQ<=8.0
IBM MQ<=9.0 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.1 CD
IBM MQ<=9.1 LTS
IBM MQ=8.0.0.0
IBM MQ=9.0.0.0
IBM MQ=9.1.0
IBM MQ=9.1.0.0
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Apr 26, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28514?

CVE-2023-28514 is a vulnerability in IBM MQ that could allow a local user to obtain sensitive credential information when a detailed technical error message is returned in a stack trace.

2

Which versions of IBM MQ are affected by CVE-2023-28514?

IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0, and 9.1 are affected by CVE-2023-28514.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28514?

The severity of CVE-2023-28514 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.2.

4

How can a local user exploit CVE-2023-28514?

A local user can exploit CVE-2023-28514 by obtaining sensitive credential information from a detailed technical error message returned in a stack trace.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-28514?

To fix CVE-2023-28514, update IBM MQ to a version that is not vulnerable.

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