Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM CICS TX Products
CVE-2025-1330

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Cics Tx Standard
Cics Tx Advanced
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 May 2025

Summary

The vulnerability exists in IBM CICS TX products due to improper handling of DNS return requests by the gethostbyname function. This oversight permits a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising its security and functionality. Organizations utilizing affected versions should take immediate precautions to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

CICS TX Advanced Linux 10.1, 11.1

CICS TX Standard Linux 11.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232923
vendor-advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232924
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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