Local Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced
CVE-2025-1331

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-1331?

The vulnerability arises from the unsafe use of the gets function in IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced versions 10.1 and 11.1. This flaw may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising its integrity and leading to unauthorized actions within the environment. Organizations using affected versions should assess their systems and implement necessary patches to mitigate potential risks.

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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