IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 MQ Clustering input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component MQ Clustering. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9009. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component MQ Clustering. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with authority to create a cluster object to cause a denial of service to MQ clustering. IBM Reference #: 1998647.

The bug was discovered 02/20/2017. The weakness was released 02/24/2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9009 since 10/25/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 96441†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95098, VDB-97208, VDB-97211 and VDB-97212. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
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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 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-9009 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9009
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97296

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SecurityFocus: 96441 - IBM WebSphere MQ CVE-2016-9009 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9009 - IBM - WebSphere MQ - Denial of Service Issue

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Created: 02/25/2017 09:51
Updated: 08/17/2020 20:21
Changes: 02/25/2017 09:51 (72), 08/17/2020 20:21 (7)
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