Vulnerability identifier: #VU89108

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25048

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ Appliance
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper bounds checking. A remote attacker can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ Appliance: All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149481
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283137

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.