CVE-2018-1551

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere MQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716113 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142888 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105040 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1551?
CVE-2018-1551 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1551?
To fix CVE-2018-1551, 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-2018-1551 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1551 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-2018-1551?
CVE-2018-1551 affects IBM WebSphere MQ.
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