CVE-2024-40680

Name: CVE-2024-40680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-07T14:15:02.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Sep 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-40680?

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Source: NVD / NIST