How severe is CVE-2015-0189?

CVE-2015-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0189?

CVE-2015-0189 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0189?

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

When was CVE-2015-0189 published?

CVE-2015-0189 was published on 2015-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0189

CVE-2015-0189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2015-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The cluster repository manager in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5 before 7.5.0.5 and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite and daemon outage) by triggering multiple transmit-queue records.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0189?: The cluster repository manager in IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5 before 7.5.0.5 and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite and daemon outage) by triggering multiple transmit-queue records.
How severe is CVE-2015-0189?: CVE-2015-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0189?: CVE-2015-0189 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0189 published?: CVE-2015-0189 was published on 2015-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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