How severe is CVE-2009-3160?

CVE-2009-3160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3160?

CVE-2009-3160 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3160 published?

CVE-2009-3160 was published on 2009-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3160

CVE-2009-3160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2009-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x through 6.0.2.7, 7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.1, 7.0.0.2, and 7.0.1.0, when read ahead or asynchronous message consumption is enabled, allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "memory overwrite" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3160?: IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x through 6.0.2.7, 7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.1, 7.0.0.2, and 7.0.1.0, when read ahead or asynchronous message consumption is enabled, allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "memory overwrite" issue.
How severe is CVE-2009-3160?: CVE-2009-3160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3160?: CVE-2009-3160 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3160 published?: CVE-2009-3160 was published on 2009-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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