CVE-2023-38741 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 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. IBM X-Force ID: 262905.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatform	8.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Hp	Hp-Ux	-
Ibm	Aix	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262905VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7025476Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262905VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7025476Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38741?

CVE-2023-38741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. By conducting a slowloris-type att...

How severe is CVE-2023-38741?

CVE-2023-38741 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38741?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Txseries For Multiplatform, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix.