CVE-2023-43018: IBM CICS TX privilege escalation

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

IBM CICS TX performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

Other sources

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=10.1
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=11.1
IBM CICS TX Standard<=11.1
IBM CICS TX=10.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 PM
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 privilege escalation?

The vulnerability ID for IBM CICS TX privilege escalation is CVE-2023-43018.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43018?

The severity of CVE-2023-43018 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2023-43018?

IBM CICS TX Advanced versions 10.1 and 11.1, as well as IBM CICS TX Standard version 11.1, are affected by CVE-2023-43018.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-43018?

You can fix CVE-2023-43018 by applying the patches provided by IBM for the affected IBM CICS TX Advanced and IBM CICS TX Standard versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43018?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-43018 on the IBM X-Force ID page (266163) and the IBM support page.

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