Vulnerability identifier: #VU84496

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43018

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Standard: 11.1

IBM CICS TX Advanced: 10.1 - 11.1

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266163
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063668

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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.