PT-2016-2297 · Ibm · Ibm Websphere Mq

Published 2016-06-26 · Updated 2016-11-30 · CVE-2016-0259

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

2.5

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM WebSphere MQ versions prior to 8.0.0.5

Description The issue is related to the runmqsc command in IBM WebSphere MQ, which allows local users to bypass an intended authority requirement. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information via unspecified display commands. The vulnerability is associated with a lack of protection for service data.

Recommendations For IBM WebSphere MQ versions prior to 8.0.0.5, update to version 8.0.0.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the runmqsc command to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-01686

CVE-2016-0259

Affected Products

Ibm Websphere Mq

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0259 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0259 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-01686 · Security Note
• http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984561 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1036179 · Note