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CVE-2011-1378

1.9 · LOW

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 on OpenVMS, when the default rights of the MQM group are established, does not properly verify User Authorization File (UAF) data, which allows local users to kill listener pro…

Published Nov 26, 2011ibmCWE-264EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2011-1378 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_mq. It was published on November 26, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 on OpenVMS, when the default rights of the MQM group are established, does not properly verify User Authorization File (UAF) data, which allows local users to kill listener processes and the command server via a control command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_mq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/46837Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC78034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71336Refsecunia.com/advisories/46837Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC78034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71336

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1378?

CVE-2011-1378 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_mq. It was published on November 26, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-1378?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1378?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_mq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-1378?

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