CVE-2022-33164 — HIGH (8.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Directory Server 7.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228579.

CVSS Score

8.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	7.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228579VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031021PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228579VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031021PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-33164?

CVE-2022-33164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). IBM Security Directory Server 7.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to...

How severe is CVE-2022-33164?

CVE-2022-33164 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-33164?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Directory Server.