Vulnerability identifier: #VU69509

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40228

CWE-ID: CWE-613

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DataPower Gateway
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way password change is handled within IBM DataPower Gateway. If a user password is changed, IBM DataPower Gateway does not immediately invalidate existing active sessions that were created with the old password. As a result, session created using a compromised password could continue to operate after the password has been changed until the session expires.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DataPower Gateway: 10.0.1.0 - 10.0.1.9, 10.0.4.0 - 10.0.4.4, 10.0.3.0, 10.0.2.0, 2018.4.1.0 - 2018.4.1.22

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-datapower-gateway-does-not-invalidate-active-sessions-on-a-password-change-cve-2022-40228/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840759

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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