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IBM WebSphere MQ Queue Manager Security Bypass
Secunia Advisory: SA29170
Release Date: 2008-02-29
Last Update: 2008-03-05
Popularity: 4,993 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:IBM WebSphere MQ 5.x
IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-1130


Description:
A security issue has been reported in IBM WebSphere MQ, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The problem is that it is possible to access the queue manager via a SVRCONN (MQ client) channel even if the channel is protected with a security exit or mcauserid. No further information is available.

The security issue affects versions prior to 6.0.2.2 or 5.3 fix pack 14.

Solution:
Update to the latest versions.
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Changelog:
2008-03-05: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
IZ01272:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg1IZ01272


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