CVE-2012-2201

Name: CVE-2012-2201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-29T03:15:10.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2201 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling user ids. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the security configuration setup on a SVRCONN channel and flood the queue manager.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling user ids. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the security configuration setup on a SVRCONN channel and flood the queue manager.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	7.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76799Broken Link, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76799Broken Link, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2201?

How severe is CVE-2012-2201?

CVE-2012-2201 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2201?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST