CVE-2016-3013 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2016-3013?

CVE-2016-3013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user to crash the MQ channel due to improper data conversion handling. IBM Reference #: 1998661.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-3013?

CVE-2016-3013 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3013?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Mq.

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user to crash the MQ channel due to improper data conversion handling. IBM Reference #: 1998661.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	<= 8.0.0.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-19

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998661PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96394
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998661PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96394

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3013?

CVE-2016-3013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user to crash the MQ channel due to improper data conversion handling. IBM Reference #: 1998661.

How severe is CVE-2016-3013?

CVE-2016-3013 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3013?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Mq.