Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in IBM Security Directory Suite



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-33160
CWE-ID CWE-327
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
IBM Security Directory Suite
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU89782

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33160

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Directory Suite uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Directory Suite: before 8.0.1.21

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047071


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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