CVE-2022-43917 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. This affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional. IBM X-Force ID: 241045.

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	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Hp	Hp-Ux	-
Ibm	Aix	-
Ibm	I	-
Ibm	Z\/Os	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/241045VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/241045VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-43917?

CVE-2022-43917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. This affects only the co...

How severe is CVE-2022-43917?

CVE-2022-43917 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-2022-43917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Ibm I, Ibm Z\/Os.