Security Bulletin: IBM MQ Appliance is affected by a Java SE vulnerability (CVE-2020-14781)

Summary

IBM MQ Appliance has resolved a Java SE vulnerability.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2020-14781
**DESCRIPTION:**An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JNDI component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a low confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190099 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

This vulnerability is addressed by APARs IT35811 (MQ 9.1) and IT35540 (MQ 9.2)

IBM MQ Appliance version 9.1 LTS

Apply interim fix for APAR IT35811, or later firmware.

IBM MQ Appliance version 9.2 LTS

Apply fix pack 9.2.0.2, or later.

IBM MQ Appliance version 9.1 CD and 9.2 CD

Upgrade to 9.2.2 CD release, or later.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None