CVE-2016-8915 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with access to the queue manager and queue, to deny service to other channels running under the same process. IBM Reference #: 1998649.

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998649PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96403
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998649PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96403

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8915?

CVE-2016-8915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 could allow an authenticated user with access to the queue manager and queue, to deny service to other channels running under the same process. IBM Reference #: 1998649.

How severe is CVE-2016-8915?

CVE-2016-8915 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-2016-8915?

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