Vulnerability identifier: #VU83336
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-799
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. A remote attacker can conduct a slowloris-type attacks and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms: All versions
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7025476
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262905
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.