Security

MQExplorer and MQJExplorer security

The administration tools which can be used against a queue manager - MQExplorer and MQJExplorer, open up a vulnerability against a queue manager.  By using these tools, an un-authorized user could access the queue manager by masquerading as a valid user.

The following documentation and code provides a resolution for this problem:

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PDF documentation for supplied security exit

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ZIP file of Windows DLLs for Windows support

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Source code for the MQExplorer exit

Last Updated: 10/17/2004