Vulnerability Description
The CICS listener in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 6.2 GA waits for a forcepurge acknowledgement from the CICS Application Server (CICSAS) after an eci response timeout, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (forcepurge handling delay), or have unspecified other impact, via vectors involving slow or nonexistent acknowledgement.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Txseries | 6.2 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24019725PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22391
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33883
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0911
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48885
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24019725PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22391
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33883
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0911
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48885
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0505?
CVE-2009-0505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). The CICS listener in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 6.2 GA waits for a forcepurge acknowledgement from the CICS Application Server (CICSAS) after an eci response timeout, which might allow remote aut...
How severe is CVE-2009-0505?
CVE-2009-0505 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Txseries.