IBM WebSphere MQ client connection buffer overflow
| websphere-mq-clientconnection-bo (50641) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The WebSphere MQ queue manager is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when handling certain client requests. By sending a specially-crafted request via the WebSphere MQ client, a remote attacker could trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges or cause the application to crash.
Note: This vulnerability can not be exploited on queue managers secured with security exits or authentication through SSL, unless an attacker has valid authentication credentials or a valid SSL certificate.
IBM acknowledges the assistance of MWR InfoSecurity Limited for the reporting and diagnosis of this problem.IBM3
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 6.5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 4.8 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For WebSphere MQ 6.0:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.0.2.7 or later), APAR IZ50784, or APAR PK87106. See References.
For WebSphere MQ 7.0:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (7.0.1.0 or later), APAR IZ50784, or APAR PK87106. See References.
References:
- IBM Support & downloads: Interim fix for Security Vulnerability APAR IZ50784.
- BID-35170: IBM WebSphere MQ Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2009-0896: Buffer overflow in the queue manager in IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x before 6.0.2.7 and 7.x before 7.0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
- SA35303: IBM WebSphere MQ Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1022311: IBM WebSphere MQ Buffer Overflow Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-1463: IBM WebSphere MQ Data Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0
- IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0
Reported:
May 20, 2009
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