CVE-2019-4614

Name: CVE-2019-4614
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T19:15:13.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4614 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0 and 9.0 LTS client connecting to a Queue Manager could cause a SIGSEGV denial of service caused by converting an invalid message. IBM X-Force ID: 168639.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0 and 9.0 LTS client connecting to a Queue Manager could cause a SIGSEGV denial of service caused by converting an invalid message. IBM X-Force ID: 168639.

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

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.14
Ibm	Mq	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.0.8
Ibm	Mq	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.4
Ibm	Mq	>= 9.1.0.0, < 9.1.0.4
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.14
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.4
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 9.1.0.0, < 9.1.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/168639VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1106523Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/168639VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1106523Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4614?

IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0 and 9.0 LTS client connecting to a Queue Manager could cause a SIGSEGV denial of service caused by converting an invalid message. IBM X-Force ID: 168639.

How severe is CVE-2019-4614?

CVE-2019-4614 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4614?

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-2019-4614?

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Source: NVD / NIST