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CVE-2018-1551

3.1 · LOW

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name.

Published Aug 6, 2018CWE-732EPSS 1.14%

Overview

CVE-2018-1551 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.

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-2018-1551?

CVE-2018-1551 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-1551?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1551?

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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