Vulnerability identifier: #VU64833

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22496

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spectrum Protect Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass security features, configure IBM Spectrum Protect Server to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL, and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spectrum Protect Server: 8.1 - 8.1.14.100

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-spectrum-protect-server-vulnerable-to-offline-dictionary-and-brute-force-attacks-cve-2022-22496-cve-2022-22487/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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