CVE-2024-40680
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40680 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ 9.3 CD and 9.4 LTS/CD could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation causing a segmentation fault.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ 9.3 CD and 9.4 LTS/CD could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation causing a segmentation fault.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 2.0.26 |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.2.4 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167732Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40680?
IBM MQ 9.3 CD and 9.4 LTS/CD could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation causing a segmentation fault.
How severe is CVE-2024-40680?
CVE-2024-40680 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40680?
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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