How severe is CVE-2017-1117?

CVE-2017-1117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1117?

CVE-2017-1117 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1117?

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

When was CVE-2017-1117 published?

CVE-2017-1117 was published on 2017-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1117

CVE-2017-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2017-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service to the MQXR channel when trace is enabled. IBM X-Force ID: 121155.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1117?: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service to the MQXR channel when trace is enabled. IBM X-Force ID: 121155.
How severe is CVE-2017-1117?: CVE-2017-1117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1117?: CVE-2017-1117 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1117 published?: CVE-2017-1117 was published on 2017-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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