CVE-2014-3042

Name: CVE-2014-3042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-10T11:19:35.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cics Transaction Server	All versions
Ibm	Cics Transaction Server	3.1
Ibm	Cics Transaction Server	3.2
Ibm	Cics Transaction Server	4.1
Ibm	Cics Transaction Server	5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3042?

How severe is CVE-2014-3042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3042?

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Source: NVD / NIST