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CVE-2024-39742: IBM MQ Container authentication bypass

First published: Fri Jul 05 2024(Updated: )

IBM MQ Container Developer Edition 3.2.0 and IBM MQ Container Developer Edition 3.2.1 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM MQ<=SC2 (formerly LTS): v3.2.0, v3.2.1CD:  v3.0.0, v3.0.1, v3.1.0 - 3.1.3 LTS: v2.0.0 - 2.0.23 Other Release: v2.4.0 - v2.4.8, v2.3.0 - 2.3.3, v2.2.0 - v2.2.2
IBM MQ Advanced<=CD: 9.4.0.0-r1, 9.3.4.0-r1, 9.3.4.1-r1,9.3.5.0-r1,9.3.5.0-r2,9.3.5.1-r1, 9.3.5.1-r2LTS: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4, 9.3.0.3-r1, 9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2, 9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3, 9.3.0.6-r1, 9.3.0.10-r1, 9.3.0.10-r2, 9.3.0.11-r1,9.3.0.11-r2, 9.3.0.15-r1, 9.3.0.16-r1, 9.3.0.16-r2, 9.3.0.17-r1, 9.3.0.17-r2, 9.3.0.17-r3 Other Release: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4,  9.3.0.3-r1,  9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2,  9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3,  9.3.0.6-r1,  9.3.1.0-r1, 9.3.1.0-r2, 9.3.1.0-r3, 9.3.1.1-r1, 9.3.2.0-r1, 9.3.2.0-r2, 9.3.2.1-r1, 9.3.2.1-r2,  9.3.3.0-r1, 9.3.3.0-r2, 9.3.3.1-r1, 9.3.3.1-r2, 9.3.3.2-r1, 9.3.3.2-r2, 9.3.3.2-r3, ,9.3.3.3-r1,  9.3.3.3-r2
IBM MQ>=2.0.0<2.0.24
IBM MQ>=2.2.0<=2.2.2
IBM MQ>=2.3.0<=2.3.3
IBM MQ>=2.4.0<=2.4.8
IBM MQ>=3.1.0<=3.1.3
IBM MQ>=3.2.0<3.2.2
IBM MQ=3.0.0
IBM MQ=3.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39742?

    The severity rating for CVE-2024-39742 is currently not publicly disclosed, but it introduces the risk of authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39742?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-39742, update IBM MQ Operator to version 3.2.2 or later and correct any partially insecure configurations.

  • Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2024-39742?

    CVE-2024-39742 affects IBM MQ Operator versions up to 3.2.1 and specific IBM Advanced container images.

  • Can CVE-2024-39742 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2024-39742 could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.

  • Are there any workaround solutions for CVE-2024-39742?

    As of now, applying the recommended updates is the primary solution, with no official workarounds provided for CVE-2024-39742.

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