Brute Force Authentication Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Storage Agent

CVE-2022-22487

What is CVE-2022-22487?

The IBM Spectrum Protect storage agent is susceptible to a brute force authentication vulnerability that permits remote attackers to attempt unlimited login attempts without locking the administrative account. This flaw could allow unauthorized individuals to exploit the agent and subsequently gain access to the IBM Spectrum Protect Server it interfaces with, enabling potential unauthorized actions and access to sensitive data.

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