IBM MQ for HPE NonStop 8.0.4/8.1.0 Queue denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM MQ for HPE NonStop 8.0.4/8.1.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Queue Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-4466. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM MQ for HPE NonStop 8.0.4/8.1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component Queue Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM MQ for HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker could cause a denial of service due to an error within the Queue processing function. IBM X-Force ID: 181563.

The weakness was published 07/20/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-4466 since 12/30/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/20/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Denial of service
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2020-4466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158820
X-Force: 181563

Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2020 20:04
Updated: 11/05/2020 07:11
Changes: 07/20/2020 20:04 (38), 07/20/2020 20:09 (11), 11/05/2020 07:05 (2), 11/05/2020 07:11 (1)
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