IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 < 7.1.0.1 MQ SVRCONN Channels Security Configuration Bypass

medium Nessus Plugin ID 62120

Synopsis

The remote Windows host has a service installed that is affected by a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The version of IBM WebSphere MQ server 7.1 installed on the remote Windows host is missing fix pack 7.1.0.1 or later. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability where client applications can bypass the security configuration setup on an MQ SVRCONN channel, allowing unauthorized users access to the queue manager.

Solution

Apply fix pack 7.1.0.1 or later.

See Also

https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21595523

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24032120

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 62120

File Name: websphere_mq_7101.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/17/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_mq

Required KB Items: installed_sw/IBM WebSphere MQ

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/1/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/24/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-3295

BID: 54664