#VU88851 Inadequate Encryption Strength in IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux - CVE-2022-40745

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88851

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40745

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to weaker than expected security. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: before 5.0.8

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148632

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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