IBM WebSphere MQ contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a loop occurs while processing a FDC with the RM680004 probe id value, and may be exploited to consume all disk resources, resulting in loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 7.0.1.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.