How severe is CVE-2023-38741?

CVE-2023-38741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38741?

CVE-2023-38741 primarily affects Ibm Txseries For Multiplatform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38741 published?

CVE-2023-38741 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38741

CVE-2023-38741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Txseries For Multiplatform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Ibm Txseries For Multiplatform
Published: 2023-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. By conducting a slowloris-type attacks, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 262905.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38741?: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper enforcement of the timeout on individual read operations. By conducting a slowloris-type attacks, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 262905.
How severe is CVE-2023-38741?: CVE-2023-38741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38741?: CVE-2023-38741 primarily affects Ibm Txseries For Multiplatform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38741 published?: CVE-2023-38741 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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