CVE-2022-34309: IBM CICS TX information disclosure

Published Oct 28, 2022
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Updated

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 229440.

Other sources

IBM CICS TX uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM CICS TX Standard<=All
IBM CICS TX=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1

Event History

Oct 28, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34309?

CVE-2022-34309 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the use of weaker cryptographic algorithms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-34309?

To address CVE-2022-34309, update IBM CICS TX Standard or Advanced to the latest version that enhances cryptographic security.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2022-34309?

CVE-2022-34309 affects IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced version 11.1 and all prior versions.

4

What type of information can be compromised due to CVE-2022-34309?

CVE-2022-34309 could potentially allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information processed by affected IBM CICS TX systems.

5

Is CVE-2022-34309 dependent on specific configurations?

CVE-2022-34309 is not dependent on specific configurations but rather arises from the inherent use of weaker cryptographic algorithms.

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