Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and External Authentication Server
CVE-2022-22333

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Sterling Secure Proxy
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 February 2022

Summary

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server contain a vulnerability in the Jetty-based GUI. This vulnerability arises from improper validation of the sizes of form contents and HTTP headers. A local attacker within the Secure Zone can exploit this by submitting a specially crafted HTTP request, potentially leading to service disruption. This issue affects specific versions, making it crucial for users to address the vulnerability promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Sterling Secure Proxy 3.4.3.2

Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3.0

Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.2.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558796
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/219133
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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