Security Bulletin: IBM MQ Appliance is affected by a Java vulnerability (CVE-2021-35550)

Summary

IBM MQ Appliance has resolved a Java vulnerability.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2021-35550
**DESCRIPTION:**An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211627 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

This vulnerability is addressed under IT40192

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now.

IBM MQ Appliance version 9.2 LTS

Apply 9.2.0.6 fixpack, or later firmware.

IBM MQ Appliance version 9.2 CD

Upgrade to 9.2.5 CD CSU, or later firmware.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None