CVE-2021-38875
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38875 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.2 CD is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing messages. IBM X-Force ID: 208398.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.2 CD is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing messages. IBM X-Force ID: 208398.
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 |
| Ibm | Mq | 9.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Mq | 9.1.0 |
| Ibm | Mq | 9.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Mq | 9.2.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208398VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517672Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208398VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517672Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38875?
IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.2 CD is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing messages. IBM X-Force ID: 208398.
How severe is CVE-2021-38875?
CVE-2021-38875 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38875?
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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