CVE-2017-1117 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0 and 9.0 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to trace presence. An authenticated user could exploit this issue, impacting the MQXR channel.

Understanding CVE-2017-1117

This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0 and 9.0.

What is CVE-2017-1117?

The presence of trace in IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0 and 9.0 could result in a denial of service to the MQXR channel by an authenticated user. This vulnerability has been identified with the IBM X-Force ID 121155.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1117

An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service to the MQXR channel.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1117

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service to the MQXR channel when trace is enabled. IBM X-Force ID: 121155.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 8.0, 9.0, 9.0.1, 8.0.0.1, 8.0.0.2, 8.0.0.3, 8.0.0.4, 8.0.0.5
Product: IBM MQ
Vendor: IBM

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with trace enabled, impacting the MQXR channel.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-1117 with the following steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable trace functionality in affected versions.
Implement strict access controls to limit authenticated user capabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security configurations.
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by IBM to address this vulnerability.