IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 & 2.0.24 DoS via Incorrect Memory Deallocation
CVE-2024-39743 Published on July 8, 2024
IBM MQ Container denial of service
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-39743 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Amplification Vulnerability?
Software that does not appropriately monitor or control resource consumption can lead to adverse system performance. This situation is amplified if the software allows malicious users or attackers to consume more resources than their access level permits. Exploiting such a weakness can lead to asymmetric resource consumption, aiding in amplification attacks against the system or the network.
CVE-2024-39743 has been classified to as an Amplification vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-39743
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Affected Versions
IBM MQ Operator Version 2.0.24, 3.2.2 is affected by CVE-2024-39743Exploit Probability
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