CVE-2022-38391 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Control 5.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 233982.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.4.0.0
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233982VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847541PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233982VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847541PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38391?

CVE-2022-38391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Control 5.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 233982.

How severe is CVE-2022-38391?

CVE-2022-38391 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38391?

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