CVE-2016-8986

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with access to the queue manager to bring down MQ channels using specially crafted HTTP requests. IBM Reference #: 1998648.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation WebSphere MQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96412 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998648 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8986?
CVE-2016-8986 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8986?
To fix CVE-2016-8986, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8986 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8986 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8986?
CVE-2016-8986 affects IBM Corporation WebSphere MQ.
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