CVE-2022-35720 — LOW (2.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.

CVSS Score

2.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	6.1.0
Ibm	Sterling Secure Proxy	6.0.3
Ibm	Aix	-
Ibm	Linux On Ibm Z	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.3 (LOW). IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decryp...

How severe is CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-35720?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server, Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy, Ibm Aix, Ibm Linux On Ibm Z, Linux Linux Kernel.