Vulnerability identifier: #VU75608

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42436

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files in Managed File Transfer. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ: 9.3.0.0 - 9.3.0.1, 9.3.1.0, 9.2.0.0 - 9.2.0.6, 9.1.0.0 - 9.1.0.12, 9.0.0 - 9.0.0.13, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.16

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238206
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909467

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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