CVE-2023-38741

Name: CVE-2023-38741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T18:15:11.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatform	8.1
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatform	9.1
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatform	8.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7025476Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262905VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7025476Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38741?

How severe is CVE-2023-38741?

CVE-2023-38741 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38741?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST