CVE-2018-1419

Description

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.

3.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.93% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM MQ

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014650	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104488	vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138949	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1419?: CVE-2018-1419 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1419?: To fix CVE-2018-1419, 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-2018-1419 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1419 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1419?: CVE-2018-1419 affects IBM MQ.

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