CVE-2017-1337 Information disclosure in MQ

High 8.1 Published Updated

IBM WebSphere MQ Java/JMS applications may transmit user credentials in plain text, allowing attackers to intercept sensitive authentication data.

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-2017-1337?

CVE-2017-1337 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq, published on 10 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.1 and 9.0.2 Java/JMS application can incorrectly transmit user credentials in plain text. IBM X-Force ID: 126245.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1337?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Mq.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1337?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1337 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1337 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1337 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Mq vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8mc-pmw5-vp98.

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