IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 Queue Manager access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Queue Manager. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-8915. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 (Application Server Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Queue Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with access to the queue manager and queue, to deny service to other channels running under the same process. IBM Reference #: 1998649.

The bug was discovered 02/20/2017. The weakness was released 02/22/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8915 since 10/25/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96663 (IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.x / 7.1.0.x < 7.1.0.9 / 7.5.0.x < 7.5.0.8 / 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.6 / 9.0.0.x < 9.0.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96663) and SecurityFocus (BID 96403†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95098, VDB-97208, VDB-97212 and VDB-97209. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 96663
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.x / 7.1.0.x < 7.1.0.9 / 7.5.0.x < 7.5.0.8 / 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.6 / 9.0.0.x < 9.0.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 103277
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere MQ Multiple Vulnerabilities - February17
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10/25/2016 🔍
01/06/2017 +73 days 🔍
02/20/2017 +45 days 🔍
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02/22/2017 +2 days 🔍
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08/16/2020 +1262 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8915 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8915
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97211

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SecurityFocus: 96403 - IBM WebSphere MQ CVE-2016-8915 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8915 - IBM - WebSphere MQ - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/23/2017 09:38
Updated: 08/16/2020 15:40
Changes: 02/23/2017 09:38 (71), 08/16/2020 15:40 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:E91:103

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