CVE-2016-3052 Information disclosure in WebSphere MQ
Attackers can intercept clear-text passwords in IBM WebSphere MQ under non-standard configurations, leading to credential exposure.
- 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-2016-3052?
CVE-2016-3052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq, published on 22 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network. This data could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3052?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Mq.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-3052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Mq
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p24q-g7hr-wxj6.