MEDIUM · 4.0

CVE-2014-3042

IBM CICS Transaction Server 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1 on z/OS does not properly implement CEMT transactions, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (storage overlay) by...

Vulnerability Description

IBM CICS Transaction Server 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1 on z/OS does not properly implement CEMT transactions, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (storage overlay) by using a 3270 emulator to send an invalid 3270 data stream.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmCics Transaction Server-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-3042?

CVE-2014-3042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). IBM CICS Transaction Server 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1 on z/OS does not properly implement CEMT transactions, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (storage overlay) by...

How severe is CVE-2014-3042?

CVE-2014-3042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3042?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cics Transaction Server.