CVE-2024-27256
MEDIUMDescription
IBM MQ Container 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 CD, 2.0.0 LTS through 2.0.22 LTS and 2.4.0 through 2.4.8, 2.3.0 through 2.3.3, 2.2.0 through 2.2.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-327
CWE-327
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | mq_operator |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
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| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
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| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
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| ibm | supplied_mq_advanced_container_images |
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References
Advisories & Patches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27256? +
IBM MQ Container 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 CD, 2.0.0 LTS through 2.0.22 LTS and 2.4.0 through 2.4.8, 2.3.0 through 2.3.3, 2.2.0 through 2.2.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-27256? +
CVE-2024-27256 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27256? +
CVE-2024-27256 affects products from ibm, specifically: mq_operator, supplied_mq_advanced_container_images. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27256? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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