SB2023061222 - Security features bypass in IBM CICS TX Advanced



SB2023061222 - Security features bypass in IBM CICS TX Advanced

Published: June 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023061222
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33847)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM CICS TX Standard does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.