CVE-2026-12665
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2026-12665 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack buffer overflow when processing TLS certificates with malformed distinguished names during channel connection establishment.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack buffer overflow when processing TLS certificates with malformed distinguished names during channel connection establishment.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.29 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.29 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.3.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.4.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.4.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.5.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.5.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.5.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.5.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.6.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.6.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.6.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.6.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.6.4 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.7.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.7.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.7.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.8.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.8.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.9.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.9.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.9.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 4.0.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 4.0.1 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 4.0.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 4.0.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 4.0.4 | — |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.1.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.1.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.2.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.2.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.3.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.3.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.4.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.4.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.5.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.5.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 10.0.0.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 10.0.0.5 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.3 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.4 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.5 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.6 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.10 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.11 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.15 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.16 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.17 | R1 |
Showing 50 of 67 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292667Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-12665?
IBM MQ could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack buffer overflow when processing TLS certificates with malformed distinguished names during channel connection establishment.
How severe is CVE-2026-12665?
CVE-2026-12665 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12665?
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.
How Strix Helps
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