CVE-2024-41742: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms denial of service

Published Oct 3, 2024
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Updated

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 10.1 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.

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

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms<=10.1
All of the following
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms=10.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Oct 3, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41742?

CVE-2024-41742 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41742?

To fix CVE-2024-41742, apply the latest security patch provided by IBM for TXSeries for Multiplatforms 10.1.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-41742 have on IBM TXSeries?

CVE-2024-41742 allows attackers to disrupt the service by exploiting improper timeout handling during read operations.

4

Can CVE-2024-41742 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-41742 can be exploited remotely using slowloris-type attacks.

5

What versions of TXSeries are affected by CVE-2024-41742?

CVE-2024-41742 affects IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms version 10.1 and earlier.

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