Vulnerability identifier: #VU85038

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47140

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CICS Transaction Gateway
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to transfer or view files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CICS Transaction Gateway: 9.3

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105094

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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