CVE-2019-4261
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.62%
Last modified
CVE-2019-4261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ V7.1, 7.5, IBM MQ V8, IBM MQ V9.0LTS, IBM MQ V9.1 LTS, and IBM MQ V9.1 CD are vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by specially crafted messages. IBM X-Force ID: 160013.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere MQ V7.1, 7.5, IBM MQ V8, IBM MQ V9.0LTS, IBM MQ V9.1 LTS, and IBM MQ V9.1 CD are vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by specially crafted messages. IBM X-Force ID: 160013.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.11 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.6 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.2 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.0.9 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 7.5, <= 7.5.0.9 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160013VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886887Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160013VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886887Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-4261?
IBM WebSphere MQ V7.1, 7.5, IBM MQ V8, IBM MQ V9.0LTS, IBM MQ V9.1 LTS, and IBM MQ V9.1 CD are vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by specially crafted messages. IBM X-Force ID: 160013.
How severe is CVE-2019-4261?
CVE-2019-4261 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4261?
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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