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CVE-2015-7462: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.4 on IBM i platforms allows local users to discover cleartext certificate-keystore p...

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.4 on IBM i platforms allows local users to discover cleartext certificate-keystore passwords within MQ trace output by leveraging administrator privileges to execute the mqcertck program.

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This issue could expose certificate-keystore passwords in clear text in IBM WebSphere MQ trace output on IBM i systems. The attacker needs local access and administrator privileges to run mqcertck, so this is not a typical remote compromise, but leaked keystore passwords can undermine certificate-based trust. Exposure is most likely in IBM i environments running IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.4, especially where MQ tracing is enabled or trace files are broadly accessible to administrators or support staff. Treat as a targeted credential-exposure issue. It is not sourced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but it can expose passwords protecting MQ certificate material, which may affect trust, compliance, and incident response scope. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg21984557 for vendor-specified remediation.; Identify IBM i systems running WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.4.; Restrict mqcertck use to trusted administrators only..

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