CVE-2024-40680

MEDIUM
Published Sep 7, 2024 Modified Oct 31, 2024 CWE-789 CWE-770

Description

IBM MQ 9.3 CD and 9.4 LTS/CD could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation causing a segmentation fault.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-789 CWE-789
CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm mq_operator
ibm mq_operator

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40680? +
IBM MQ 9.3 CD and 9.4 LTS/CD could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation causing a segmentation fault. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-40680? +
CVE-2024-40680 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-40680? +
CVE-2024-40680 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-2024-40680? +
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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