IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD/9.3 CD/9.3 LTS Configuration File denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD/9.3 CD/9.3 LTS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-22874. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD/9.3 CD/9.3 LTS. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD, 9.3 CD, and 9.3 LTS are vulnerable to a denial of service attack when processing configuration files. IBM X-Force ID: 244216.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-22874 since 01/09/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (244216). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: ≈4.8
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/09/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-22874 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228124
X-Force: 244216

Entryinfo

Created: 05/05/2023 19:30
Changes: 05/05/2023 19:30 (31)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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