CVE-2018-1684
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 9.1 is vulnerable to a error with MQTT topic string publishing that can cause a denial of service attack. IBM X-Force ID: 145456.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 9.1 is vulnerable to a error with MQTT topic string publishing that can cause a denial of service attack. IBM X-Force ID: 145456.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:N/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.10 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 9.0.1, <= 9.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | 9.1.0.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145456VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734297Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145456VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734297Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1684?
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 9.1 is vulnerable to a error with MQTT topic string publishing that can cause a denial of service attack. IBM X-Force ID: 145456.
How severe is CVE-2018-1684?
CVE-2018-1684 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1684?
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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