How severe is CVE-2024-39743?

CVE-2024-39743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39743?

CVE-2024-39743 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39743?

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

Does CVE-2024-39743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38222.

When was CVE-2024-39743 published?

CVE-2024-39743 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39743

CVE-2024-39743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Operator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-405.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38222
Weakness: CWE-405
Affected product: Ibm Mq Operator
Published: 2024-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39743?: IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 IBM MQ Container Developer Edition is vulnerable to denial of service caused by incorrect memory de-allocation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 297172.
How severe is CVE-2024-39743?: CVE-2024-39743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39743?: CVE-2024-39743 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39743?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38222.
When was CVE-2024-39743 published?: CVE-2024-39743 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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