How severe is CVE-2007-6705?

CVE-2007-6705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-6705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6705?

CVE-2007-6705 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6705?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6705 published?

CVE-2007-6705 was published on 2008-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6705

CVE-2007-6705 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2008-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WebSphere MQ XA 5.3 before FP13 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2.1 client for Windows, when running in an MTS or a COM+ environment, grants the PROCESS_DUP_HANDLE privilege to the Everyone group upon connection to a queue manager, which allows local users to duplicate an arbitrary handle and possibly hijack an arbitrary process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6705?: The WebSphere MQ XA 5.3 before FP13 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2.1 client for Windows, when running in an MTS or a COM+ environment, grants the PROCESS_DUP_HANDLE privilege to the Everyone group upon connection to a queue manager, which allows local users to duplicate an arbitrary handle and possibly hijack an arbitrary process.
How severe is CVE-2007-6705?: CVE-2007-6705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-6705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6705?: CVE-2007-6705 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6705?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6705 published?: CVE-2007-6705 was published on 2008-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:*:fp_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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