CVE-2024-39743: mq operator — Fix

Description

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.

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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:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-405 CWE-405

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/297172 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297172

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39743? +

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39743? +

CVE-2024-39743 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-2024-39743? +

CVE-2024-39743 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-2024-39743? +

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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