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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2022-22496

While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be suscepti...

Vulnerability Description

While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be susceptible to an offline dictionary attack. IBM X-Force ID: 226942.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Protect Server>= 8.1.0.000, <= 8.1.14
IbmAix-
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22496?

CVE-2022-22496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be suscepti...

How severe is CVE-2022-22496?

CVE-2022-22496 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22496?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Server, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.