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AA-2008.0083                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
            HP WebSphere MQ 5.1 user access restriction bypass
                               10 April 2008
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              HP WebSphere MQ 5.1
Operating System:     Windows
                      UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact:               Inappropriate Access
Access:               Existing Account
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-1592
Member content until: Thursday, May 08 2008

Original Bulletin:
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21297035

OVERVIEW

        HP WebSphere MQ 5.1 allows access to runmqsc even if they are not
        part of the mqm group[1].


IMPACT

        Users who are not part of the mqm group are able to bypass access
        restrictions by using the runmqsc program.


MITIGATION

        Users of HP WebSphere MQ 5.1 should upgrade to HP WebSphere MQ 5.3.


REFERENCES

        [1] Security violation using runmqsc after upgrading to
            MQ for HP NSS 5.3
            http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21297035
 
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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