IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24/3.2.2 partial string comparison

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24/3.2.2. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in partial string comparison. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-39742. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24/3.2.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a partial string comparison vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-187. The product performs a comparison that only examines a portion of a factor before determining whether there is a match, such as a substring, leading to resultant weaknesses. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-39742 since 06/28/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/09/2024).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (297169). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Partial string comparison
CWE: CWE-187 / CWE-697
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/28/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-39742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-39742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270465
X-Force: 297169

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2024 15:58
Updated: 07/09/2024 12:30
Changes: 07/08/2024 15:58 (63), 07/09/2024 12:30 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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