Brute Force Authentication Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Storage Agent
CVE-2022-22487
5.9MEDIUM
Summary
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.
Affected Version(s)
Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000
Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.14
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved