CVE-2026-12669 IBM MQ Out-of-bounds Read

Low 3.1 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can trigger a minor out-of-bounds read via malformed compressed data, though no data is disclosed and the request is rejected.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-12669?

CVE-2026-12669 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM MQ Advanced container images, published on 19 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM MQ could allow an authenticated attacker to trigger a minor out-of-bounds read when sending malformed compressed data, though the data is not disclosed and the request is rejected.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12669?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Mq Operator, Ibm Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12669?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-12669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-12669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp4q-fjfh-jhv7.

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