CVE-2025-23225
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2025-23225 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to the improper handling of invalid headers sent to the queue.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to the improper handling of invalid headers sent to the queue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq Appliance | <= 9.4.2 |
| Ibm | Mq Appliance | >= 9.3.0.0, <= 9.3.0.27 |
| Ibm | Mq Appliance | >= 9.4.0.0, <= 9.4.0.10 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183372Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-23225?
IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to the improper handling of invalid headers sent to the queue.
How severe is CVE-2025-23225?
CVE-2025-23225 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23225?
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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