CVE-2020-4682: Critical severity ibm websphere mq light vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2020
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Updated

IBM MQ 7.5, 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 LTS, and 9.2 CD could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization of trusted data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 186509.

Other sources

IBM MQ could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization of trusted data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

53 affected components
IBM MQ<=9.2 CD
IBM MQ<=9.2 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.1
IBM MQ<=9.0
IBM MQ<=8.0
IBM WebSphere MQ<=7.5
IBM MQ=8.0.0.0
IBM MQ=8.0.0.1
IBM MQ=8.0.0.2
IBM MQ=8.0.0.3
IBM MQ=8.0.0.4
IBM MQ=8.0.0.5
IBM MQ=8.0.0.6
IBM MQ=8.0.0.7
IBM MQ=8.0.0.8
IBM MQ=8.0.0.9
IBM MQ=8.0.0.10
IBM MQ=8.0.0.11
IBM MQ=8.0.0.12
IBM MQ=8.0.0.13
IBM MQ=8.0.0.14
IBM MQ=8.0.0.15
IBM MQ=9.0.0.0
IBM MQ=9.0.0.1
IBM MQ=9.0.0.2
IBM MQ=9.0.0.3
IBM MQ=9.0.0.4
IBM MQ=9.0.0.5
IBM MQ=9.0.0.6
IBM MQ=9.0.0.7
IBM MQ=9.0.0.8
IBM MQ=9.0.0.9
IBM MQ=9.0.0.10
IBM MQ=9.1.0.0
IBM MQ=9.1.0.1
IBM MQ=9.1.0.2
IBM MQ=9.1.0.3
IBM MQ=9.1.0.4
IBM MQ=9.1.0.5
IBM MQ=9.1.0.6
IBM MQ=9.2.0.0
IBM MQ=9.2.1.0
IBM MQ Appliance=9.2.0.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.2
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.3
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.4
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.5
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.6
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.7
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.8
IBM WebSphere MQ=7.5.0.9

Event History

Jan 26, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4682?

The severity of CVE-2020-4682 is high with a score of 8.1.

2

How does CVE-2020-4682 impact IBM MQ?

CVE-2020-4682 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-4682?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4682 by performing an unsafe deserialization of trusted data.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-4682?

IBM MQ versions 7.5, 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 LTS, and 9.2 CD are affected by CVE-2020-4682.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4682?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2020-4682. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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