Vulnerability identifier: #VU10379

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1371

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker can connect an IBM MQ Client to an MQ Queue Manage and cause a SIGSEGV in the AMQRMPPA channel process to terminate.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ: 8.0.0.8, 9.0.4, 9.0.0.2

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012983&myns=swgws&mynp=OCSSYHRD&a...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.