Vulnerability identifier: #VU69434

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34319

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM CICS TX uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833192
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833190
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229463

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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.