CVE-2023-38363: IBM CICS TX information disclosure

Published Nov 7, 2023
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Updated

IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 260818.

Other sources

IBM CICS TX Advanced does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=10.1
IBM CICS TX=10.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Nov 7, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for IBM CICS TX information disclosure?

The vulnerability ID for IBM CICS TX information disclosure is CVE-2023-38363.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38363?

The severity of CVE-2023-38363 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does IBM CICS TX Advanced handle authorization tokens and session cookies?

IBM CICS TX Advanced does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

4

How can attackers exploit the vulnerability in IBM CICS TX Advanced?

Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.

5

Is there a patch available for IBM CICS TX Advanced?

Yes, a patch is available for IBM CICS TX Advanced. You can download it from the following URL: [IBM CICS TX Advanced Patch](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/quickorder?product=ibm%2FOther+software%2FCICS+TX+on+Cloud&fixids=ibm-cics-tx-advanced-docker-image-10.1.0.0-ifix22&source=SAR)

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