CVE-2014-3042
CVE-2014-3042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cics Transaction Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Cics Transaction Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM CICS Transaction Server 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1 on z/OS does not properly implement CEMT transactions, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (storage overlay) by using a 3270 emulator to send an invalid 3270 data stream.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3042?
- IBM CICS Transaction Server 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1 on z/OS does not properly implement CEMT transactions, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (storage overlay) by using a 3270 emulator to send an invalid 3270 data stream.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3042?
- CVE-2014-3042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3042 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3042?
- CVE-2014-3042 primarily affects Ibm Cics Transaction Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3042?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3042 published?
- CVE-2014-3042 was published on 2014-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59242
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI16710
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI16726
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI16727
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675195
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67944
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93338
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_server:-:-:-:*:-:z\/os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_server:3.1:-:-:*:-:z\/os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_server:3.2:-:-:*:*:z\/os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_server:4.1:-:-:*:-:z\/os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_server:5.1:-:-:*:-:z\/os:*:*
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