CVE-2012-4863

Name: CVE-2012-4863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T15:15:11.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4863 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5: Queue manager has a DoS vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5: Queue manager has a DoS vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	>= 7.1.0.0, < 7.1.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Mq	>= 7.5.0.0, < 7.5.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79920VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/63099Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79920VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/63099Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4863?

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 and 7.5: Queue manager has a DoS vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2012-4863?

CVE-2012-4863 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4863?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-4863?

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Source: NVD / NIST