Vulnerability identifier: #VU13272

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1786

CWE-ID: CWE-400

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak. A remote attacker can trigger resource exhaustion and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version: 8.0.0.9, 9.0.0.3, 9.0.5.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ: 9.0.0 - 9.0.0.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.8

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013023

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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