VDB-80001 · CVE-2015-4943 · BID 79689

IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1 MQXR Service Connect/Disconnect Request code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component MQXR Service. Performing a manipulation as part of Connect/Disconnect Request results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-4943. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere MQ Light up to 1.0.1 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component MQXR Service. The manipulation as part of a Connect/Disconnect Request leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere MQ Light 1.x before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (MQXR service crash) via a series of connect and disconnect actions.

The weakness was released 01/01/2016 with Codenomicon (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-4943 since 06/24/2015. 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.

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 79689†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-80000. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

WebSphere MQ Light

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere MQ Light 1.0.2

Timelineinfo

06/24/2015 🔍
12/21/2015 +180 days 🔍
01/01/2016 +11 days 🔍
01/01/2016 +0 days 🔍
01/02/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/02/2022 +2373 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Organization: Codenomicon
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-4943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80001
SecurityFocus: 79689 - IBM MQ Light CVE-2015-4943 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034581

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/02/2016 17:46
Updated: 07/02/2022 07:16
Changes: 01/02/2016 17:46 (60), 05/26/2018 07:46 (6), 07/02/2022 07:16 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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