CVE-2017-1699

Description

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer Agent 8.0 and 9.0 sets insecure permissions on certain files it creates. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete data contained in the files with an unknown impact. IBM X-Force ID: 134391.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM MQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010340 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134391 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1699?
CVE-2017-1699 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1699?
To fix CVE-2017-1699, 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-2017-1699 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1699 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-2017-1699?
CVE-2017-1699 affects IBM MQ.
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