CVE-2023-38741: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms denial of service

Published Aug 11, 2023
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Updated

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. By conducting a slowloris-type attacks, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 262905.

Other sources

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. By conducting a slowloris-type attacks, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms<=8.1
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms<=8.2
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms<=9.1
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform=8.1
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform=9.1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform=8.2
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX

Event History

Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38741.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38741?

The severity of CVE-2023-38741 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-38741?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-38741 by conducting a slowloris-type attack to cause a denial of service.

4

Which versions of IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms are affected by CVE-2023-38741?

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms versions 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 are affected by CVE-2023-38741.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-38741?

You can fix CVE-2023-38741 by applying the patch provided by IBM through the following link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7023230.

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