CVE-2024-39743

Name: CVE-2024-39743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-08T14:15:02.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-405

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.24
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.2
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.3.0, <= 2.3.3
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.8
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.3
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 3.2.0, < 3.2.2
Ibm	Mq Operator	3.0.0
Ibm	Mq Operator	3.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297172VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297172VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39743?

How severe is CVE-2024-39743?

CVE-2024-39743 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39743?

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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Source: NVD / NIST