CVE-2024-39743: IBM MQ Container denial of service

Published Jul 5, 2024
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Updated

IBM MQ Container Developer Edition 3.2.0 and IBM MQ Container Developer Edition 3.2.1 is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.

Other sources

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.

— NVD

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM MQ Operator<=SC2 (formerly LTS): v3.2.0, v3.2.1CD:  v3.0.0, v3.0.1, v3.1.0 - 3.1.3 LTS: v2.0.0 - 2.0.23 Other Release: v2.4.0 - v2.4.8, v2.3.0 - 2.3.3, v2.2.0 - v2.2.2
IBM supplied MQ Advanced container images<=CD: 9.4.0.0-r1, 9.3.4.0-r1, 9.3.4.1-r1,9.3.5.0-r1,9.3.5.0-r2,9.3.5.1-r1, 9.3.5.1-r2LTS: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4, 9.3.0.3-r1, 9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2, 9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3, 9.3.0.6-r1, 9.3.0.10-r1, 9.3.0.10-r2, 9.3.0.11-r1,9.3.0.11-r2, 9.3.0.15-r1, 9.3.0.16-r1, 9.3.0.16-r2, 9.3.0.17-r1, 9.3.0.17-r2, 9.3.0.17-r3 Other Release: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4,  9.3.0.3-r1,  9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2,  9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3,  9.3.0.6-r1,  9.3.1.0-r1, 9.3.1.0-r2, 9.3.1.0-r3, 9.3.1.1-r1, 9.3.2.0-r1, 9.3.2.0-r2, 9.3.2.1-r1, 9.3.2.1-r2,  9.3.3.0-r1, 9.3.3.0-r2, 9.3.3.1-r1, 9.3.3.1-r2, 9.3.3.2-r1, 9.3.3.2-r2, 9.3.3.2-r3, ,9.3.3.3-r1,  9.3.3.3-r2
IBM MQ Operator>=2.0.0<2.0.24
IBM MQ Operator>=2.2.0<=2.2.2
IBM MQ Operator>=2.3.0<=2.3.3
IBM MQ Operator>=2.4.0<=2.4.8
IBM MQ Operator>=3.1.0<=3.1.3
IBM MQ Operator>=3.2.0<3.2.2
IBM MQ Operator=3.0.0
IBM MQ Operator=3.0.1

Event History

Jul 5, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39743?

CVE-2024-39743 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39743?

To fix CVE-2024-39743, update any affected IBM MQ container versions to the latest release.

3

What causes the CVE-2024-39743 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-39743 is caused by incorrect memory de-allocation, which can be exploited by a remote attacker.

4

Which IBM MQ versions are affected by CVE-2024-39743?

CVE-2024-39743 affects IBM MQ Container Developer Edition versions 3.2.0 and 3.2.1.

5

Can CVE-2024-39743 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-39743 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to consume server memory resources.

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