CVE-2017-1612 Code injection in MQ

High 7.8 Published 9 Jan 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute untrusted code with mqm user privileges via the service trace module in IBM WebSphere MQ.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1612?

CVE-2017-1612 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq, published on 9 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0, 7.1, 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 service trace module could be used to execute untrusted code under 'mqm' user. IBM X-Force ID: 132953.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1612?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Mq.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1612?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2017-1612 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1612 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pp4-33gx-7pgq.