CVE-2023-42031

IBM CICS TX denial of service

Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1, CICS TX Standard CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 266016.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Affected: IBM CICS TX Standard
Affected: IBM CICS TX Advanced
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056433 vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056429 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266061 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42031?
CVE-2023-42031 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42031?
To fix CVE-2023-42031, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42031 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42031 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42031?
CVE-2023-42031 affects IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, IBM CICS TX Standard, IBM CICS TX Advanced.
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