CVE-2025-1331: IBM CICS TX code execution

Published May 8, 2025
·
Updated

IBM CICS TX and IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.

Other sources

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.

— MITRE

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
IBM CICS TX Standard<=11.1
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_1
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_10
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_11
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_12
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_13
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_14
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_15
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_16
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_17
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_18
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_19
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_2
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_20
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_21
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_22
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_23
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_24
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_3
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_4
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_5
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_6
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_7
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_8
IBM CICS TX=11.1.0.0-interim_fix_9
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by downloading and applying the below fix. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 Linux Download and apply the fix from Fix Central.

Event History

May 8, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1331?

CVE-2025-1331 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1331?

To fix CVE-2025-1331, you should apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of CICS TX.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-1331?

CVE-2025-1331 affects IBM CICS TX Standard version 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced versions 10.1 and 11.1.

4

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2025-1331?

Local users of IBM CICS TX and IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms are vulnerable to CVE-2025-1331.

5

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2025-1331 exploit?

CVE-2025-1331 exploits the unsafe use of the gets function, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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