CVE-2023-45177: IBM MQ denial of service

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

IBM MQ 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack due to an error within the MQ clustering logic. IBM X-Force ID: 268066.

Other sources

IBM MQ is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack due to an error within the IBM MQ clustering logic.

IBM

Affected Software

17 affected components
IBM MQ<=9.0 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.1 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.2 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.3 LTS
IBM MQ<=9.3 CD
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM MQ>=9.0.0.0<9.0.0.21
IBM MQ>=9.1.0.0<9.1.0.18
IBM MQ>=9.2.0.0<9.2.0.20
IBM MQ>=9.3.0<9.3.4
IBM MQ>=9.3.0.0<=9.3.0.10
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45177?

CVE-2023-45177 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

Which versions of IBM MQ are affected by CVE-2023-45177?

CVE-2023-45177 affects IBM MQ versions 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, and 9.3 CD.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-45177?

To address CVE-2023-45177, you should update IBM MQ to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-45177 enable?

CVE-2023-45177 enables a denial-of-service attack due to an error in the MQ clustering logic.

5

What action should be taken if my IBM MQ system is vulnerable to CVE-2023-45177?

If your IBM MQ system is vulnerable to CVE-2023-45177, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches immediately.

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