CVE-2020-4766

Description

IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru 2.1 and 9.2 could allow a remote user to cause a denial of service by sending malformed MQ data requests which would consume all available resources. IBM X-Force ID: 188093.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6406254 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188903 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4766?
CVE-2020-4766 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4766?
To fix CVE-2020-4766, 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-2020-4766 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4766 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-2020-4766?
CVE-2020-4766 affects IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru.
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