IBM Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere MQ invalid requests cause denial of service to MQXR listener (CVE-2016-8986)

Invalid HTTP requests could cause a denial of service to the IBM WebSphere MQ MQXR listener.

CVE(s): CVE-2016-8986

Affected product(s) and affected version(s):

IBM WebSphere MQ V8.0

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 – 8.0.0.5 maintenance levels

Refer to the following reference URLs for remediation and additional vulnerability details:
Source Bulletin: http://ift.tt/2m8jRxt
X-Force Database: http://ift.tt/2liEwQW

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