CVE-2024-25048: IBM MQ code execution

Published Apr 27, 2024
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Updated

IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 CD and LTS are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 283137.

Other sources

IBM MQ is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3 LTS
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3 CD
IBM MQ Appliance>=9.3.0.0<9.3.0.17
IBM MQ Appliance>=9.3.0.0<9.3.5

Event History

Apr 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25048?

CVE-2024-25048 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and server crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25048?

To fix CVE-2024-25048, update the IBM MQ Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-25048 facilitate?

CVE-2024-25048 can allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform arbitrary code execution or crash the server.

4

Which versions of IBM MQ Appliance are affected by CVE-2024-25048?

CVE-2024-25048 affects IBM MQ Appliance versions 9.3 CD and 9.3 LTS.

5

Who discovered CVE-2024-25048?

CVE-2024-25048 was identified by IBM X-Force and is assigned an X-Force ID of 283137.

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