Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in IBM CICS TX Advanced



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-34306
CWE-ID CWE-444
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests

EUVDB-ID: #VU64966

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34306

CWE-ID: CWE-444 - Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Advanced: before 11.1.0.0 ifix2

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601663


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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