CVE-2024-39742

HIGH

Published Jul 8, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-187 CWE-697

Description

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-187 CWE-187

CWE-697 CWE-697

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	mq_operator	2.0.0 — 2.0.24
ibm	mq_operator	2.2.0 — 2.2.2
ibm	mq_operator	2.3.0 — 2.3.3
ibm	mq_operator	2.4.0 — 2.4.8
ibm	mq_operator	3.1.0 — 3.1.3
ibm	mq_operator	3.2.0 — 3.2.2
ibm	mq_operator	All
ibm	mq_operator	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39742? +

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-39742? +

CVE-2024-39742 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39742? +

CVE-2024-39742 affects products from ibm, specifically: mq_operator. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39742? +

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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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 8.1
Severity: HIGH
Published: Jul 8, 2024

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