CVE-2022-34320: IBM CICS TX information disclosure

Published Oct 31, 2022
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Updated

IBM CICS TX 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 229464.

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 31, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-34320?

CVE-2022-34320 is a vulnerability in IBM CICS TX 11.1 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, allowing an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34320?

The severity of CVE-2022-34320 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-34320?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-34320 by leveraging the weaker cryptographic algorithms used in IBM CICS TX 11.1 to decrypt highly sensitive information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-34320?

To fix CVE-2022-34320, update to IBM CICS TX 11.1.0.0 iFix5 or higher using the patch provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34320?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-34320 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM Support pages.

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