MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2008-1592

MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to b...

Vulnerability Description

MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program, related to "Pathway panels."

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HpNonstopAll versions
Tandem ComputersTandem Operating Systemnsk
IbmWebsphere Mq5.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-1592?

CVE-2008-1592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to b...

How severe is CVE-2008-1592?

CVE-2008-1592 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1592?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Nonstop, Tandem Computers Tandem Operating System, Ibm Websphere Mq.