CVE-2017-1699 Misconfiguration in MQ

Low 3.3 Published 4 Jan 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A local attacker can modify or delete data in files created by the IBM MQ Managed File Transfer Agent due to insecure file permissions.

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-2017-1699?

CVE-2017-1699 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq, published on 4 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer Agent 8.0 and 9.0 sets insecure permissions on certain files it creates. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete data contained in the files with an unknown impact. IBM X-Force ID: 134391.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Mq.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1699 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1699 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w674-gwmc-q98r.