#VU64833 Security features bypass in Spectrum Protect Server - CVE-2022-22496

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#VU64833 Security features bypass in Spectrum Protect Server - CVE-2022-22496

Published: June 30, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU64833
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22496
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Spectrum Protect Server
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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