Improper input validation in IBM CICS TX on Cloud

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU28685

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2949

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Kerberos component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX on Cloud: before 10.1.0.0 SpecialFIX Java 082020

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cics_tx_on_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255618

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.