Improper input validation in IBM CICS TX on Cloud

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU27229

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2773

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Security component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX on Cloud: before 10.1.0.0 SpecialFIX Java 042021

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6441701

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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