How severe is CVE-2024-25016?

CVE-2024-25016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25016?

CVE-2024-25016 primarily affects Ibm 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-2024-25016?

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.

Does CVE-2024-25016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22378.

When was CVE-2024-25016 published?

CVE-2024-25016 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25016

CVE-2024-25016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22378
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Mq
Published: 2024-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect buffering logic. IBM X-Force ID: 281279.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25016?: IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect buffering logic. IBM X-Force ID: 281279.
How severe is CVE-2024-25016?: CVE-2024-25016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25016?: CVE-2024-25016 primarily affects Ibm 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-2024-25016?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-25016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22378.
When was CVE-2024-25016 published?: CVE-2024-25016 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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