Input validation error in IBM CICS TX Standard



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-34164
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU65908

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34164

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user can impersonate another legitimate user due to improper input validation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Standard: before 11.1.0.0 ifix3

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6608204


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.



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