IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1/9.0.2 Message input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1/9.0.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Message Handler. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-1285. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1/9.0.2 (Application Server Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1 and 9.0.2 could allow an authenticated user with authority to send a specially crafted message that would cause a channel to remain in a running state but not process messages. IBM X-Force ID: 125146.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2017. The weakness was released 07/12/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1285 since 11/30/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101838 (IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1 < 9.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (101838) and SecurityFocus (BID 99538†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-103383 and VDB-103384. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 101838
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1 < 9.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 103277
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere MQ Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities - Jul17
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103481

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X-Force: 125146
SecurityFocus: 99538 - Multiple IBM Products CVE-2017-1285 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2017 23:14
Updated: 01/01/2021 09:47
Changes: 07/12/2017 23:14 (71), 10/25/2019 09:50 (6), 01/01/2021 09:43 (3), 01/01/2021 09:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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