Vulnerability identifier: #VU64499

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22485

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized administrative access to the IBM Spectrum Protect Server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center: 8.1.0 - 8.1.14.000

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226325
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6595655

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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.