IBM-XFORCE-248418: Medium severity ibm websphere mq light vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2023
·Updated
IBM MQ denial of service
Other sources
IBM MQ 9.2 CD, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 CD, and 9.3 LTS could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an error processing invalid data. IBM X-Force ID: 248418.
Affected Software
5 affected components
IBM MQ>=9.2<9.3
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.2.CD
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.2.LTS
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3.LTS
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3.CD
Event History
Apr 28, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of IBM-XFORCE-248418?
IBM-XFORCE-248418 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can significantly disrupt service availability.
2
How do I fix IBM-XFORCE-248418?
To mitigate IBM-XFORCE-248418, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of IBM MQ.
3
What versions of IBM MQ are affected by IBM-XFORCE-248418?
IBM-XFORCE-248418 affects IBM MQ versions 9.2 CD, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 CD, and 9.3 LTS.
4
Can IBM-XFORCE-248418 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker can exploit IBM-XFORCE-248418 by sending invalid data that leads to a denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for IBM-XFORCE-248418 until a fix is applied?
IBM recommends monitoring system access and limiting exposure to untrusted networks as a temporary measure for IBM-XFORCE-248418.