CVE-2025-36156 — HIGH (7.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Data Replication VSAM for z/OS Remote Source 11.4 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user with access to the files storing CECSUB or CECRM on the container could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Data Replication Vsam For Z\/Os Remote Source	11.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7247224Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36156?

CVE-2025-36156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). IBM InfoSphere Data Replication VSAM for z/OS Remote Source 11.4 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user with access to the files storing CECSU...

How severe is CVE-2025-36156?

CVE-2025-36156 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36156?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Data Replication Vsam For Z\/Os Remote Source.