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CVE-2018-1419: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0, when configured to use a PAM module for authentication, could allow a user to...

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0, when configured to use a PAM module for authentication, could allow a user to cause a deadlock in the IBM MQ PAM code which could result in a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 138949.

LowCVSS 3.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a low-severity denial-of-service issue in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 when PAM authentication is enabled. A remote user may trigger a deadlock in MQ PAM code, reducing availability. It does not indicate data theft or data modification. Exposure is limited to IBM MQ 8.0 or 9.0 deployments configured for PAM module authentication. Systems not using PAM authentication are not identified as affected in the source bundle. Treat as a routine availability-risk fix, not an emergency. Give higher priority to exposed or mission-critical MQ systems because outages can affect application messaging and business workflows. Mitigation focus: Identify IBM MQ 8.0 and 9.0 systems using PAM authentication.; Review IBM advisory swg22014650 for official remediation and fixed maintenance levels.; Prioritize updates for internet-reachable or business-critical MQ queue managers..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1419Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMMQ8.0, 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.0.1, 9.0.2, 8.0.0.1, 8.0.0.2, 8.0.0.3, 8.0.0.4, 8.0.0.5, 8.0.0.6, 8.0.0.7, 9.0.0.2, 9.0.3, 9.0.4, 8.0.0.8Listed
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