CVE-2023-38741: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms denial of service
First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| <=8.1 | ||
| <=8.2 | ||
| <=9.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38741.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38741?
The severity of CVE-2023-38741 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
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.
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.
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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