IBM WebSphere MQ up to 6.0.2.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ up to 6.0.2.2. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2009-0905. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ up to 6.0.2.2 (Application Server Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 before 6.0.2.8 and 7.0 before 7.0.1.0 does not properly handle long group names, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging combinations of group names with the same initial substring.

The weakness was published 10/30/2011 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-0905 since 03/14/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86973 (IBM WebSphere MQ Group Names Weak Security (IZ37102)).

Upgrading to version 6.0.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51042), SecurityFocus (BID 50461†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33778†). Similar entry is available at VDB-49191. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere MQ 6.0.2.3

Timelineinfo

03/14/2009 🔍
06/05/2009 +83 days 🔍
10/30/2011 +877 days 🔍
10/30/2011 +0 days 🔍
10/30/2011 +0 days 🔍
11/09/2011 +10 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1230 days 🔍
04/20/2025 +3681 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-0905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59255
X-Force: 51042
SecurityFocus: 50461 - IBM WebSphere MQ Group Names Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 33778 - IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 - 6.0.2.7 and 7.0 - 7.0.0.2 Local Privileges Escalation Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/20/2025 02:26
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (49), 04/04/2017 23:33 (10), 04/20/2025 02:26 (20)
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