CVE-2016-0360 Deserialization in WebSphere MQ
Attackers can execute arbitrary Java code by exploiting unsafe deserialization in the IBM WebSphere MQ JMS client library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0360?
CVE-2016-0360 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in IBM Corporation WebSphere MQ, published on 15 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Websphere MQ JMS 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 client provides classes that deserialize objects from untrusted sources which could allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary Java code by adding vulnerable classes to the classpath. IBM Reference #: 1983457.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0360?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Mq Jms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0360 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2016-0360 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0360 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx28-c3hv-9f4g.