CVE-2026-10572: CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in IBM MQ Operator
Description
IBM MQ could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code due to a heap buffer overflow when processing MQPUT operations with malformed message options.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
MQ Operator
IBM
MQ Advanced container images
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
IBM MQ Operator contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) triggered when processing MQPUT operations with malformed message options. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects numerous versions of IBM MQ Operator, including versions from 2.0.0 through 4.0.4 and various 9.x and 10.x releases as explicitly enumerated. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution within the IBM MQ Operator environment. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker must be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict authenticated access to trusted users only and monitor for abnormal MQPUT operation usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-01T16:56:05.501Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad64a102cdf04f6566e6f35
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 16:49:20 UTC
Last enriched: 10/19/2026, 17:04:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 04:18:59 UTC
Views: 8
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