Vulnerability identifier: #VU81239

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33955

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6608190
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229312
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6608186

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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