IBM WebSphere MQ is prone to an overflow condition. The program fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted header field in a message, a remote attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 7.0.1.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.