Security Bulletin: IBM MQ Passwords specified by MQ java or JMS applications can appear in WebSphere Application Server trace. (CVE-2017-1284)

Summary

Passwords specified by MQ java or JMS applications can appear in WebSphere Application Server trace when establishing CLIENT transport mode connections.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1284**
DESCRIPTION:** IBM MQ could allow a local user with ability to run or enable trace, to obtain sensitive information from WebSphere Application Server traces including user credentials.
CVSS Base Score: 5.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125145 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM MQ V8

IBM MQ 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6 maintenance levels

IBM MQ V9

IBM MQ 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.1 maintenance levels

IBM MQ V9 CD

• IBM MQ 9.0.1 - 9.0.2 levels.

Remediation/Fixes

IBM MQ V8

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7

IBM MQ V9

Apply Fix Pack 9.0.0.2

IBM MQ V9 CD

Upgrade to 9.0.3

Workarounds and Mitigations

None.