IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 through 9.0.4 could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information via trace logs in IBM WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer. IBM X-Force ID: 137042.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer | Ibm | 8.0.0.0 (including) | 8.0.0.8 (including) |
| Websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer | Ibm | 9.0.0.0 (including) | 9.0.0.2 (including) |
| Websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer | Ibm | 7.5.0.0 (including) | 7.5.0.0 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: