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CVE-2016-0259

2.5 · LOW

runmqsc in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.5 allows local users to bypass an intended +dsp authority requirement and obtain sensitive information via unspecified display commands.

Published Jun 26, 2016CWE-200EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2016-0259 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

runmqsc in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.5 allows local users to bypass an intended +dsp authority requirement and obtain sensitive information via unspecified display commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0259?

CVE-2016-0259 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2016-0259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-0259?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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