CVE-2016-3052 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Q: What is CVE-2016-3052?

CVE-2016-3052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network. This data could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-3052?

CVE-2016-3052 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3052?

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

Vulnerability Description

Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network. This data could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	<= 8.0.0.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998660PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96400
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998660PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96400

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3052?

CVE-2016-3052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network. This data could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques.

How severe is CVE-2016-3052?

CVE-2016-3052 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3052?

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