CVE-2022-43843 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.5.0 through 5.1.5.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 239080.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	5.1.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239080VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7094941Broken Link
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7094941Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239080VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7094941Broken Link

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-43843?

CVE-2022-43843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.5.0 through 5.1.5.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 239080.

How severe is CVE-2022-43843?

CVE-2022-43843 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43843?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale.