Offline Dictionary Attack Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Server
CVE-2022-22496

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2022

What is CVE-2022-22496?

IBM Spectrum Protect Server versions 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 are vulnerable when configured with SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. This setup can expose user accounts to offline dictionary attacks, where an attacker could potentially guess passwords by systematically testing a list of credentials without immediate feedback. It is crucial for impacted users to update configuration settings or upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000

Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.14

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596881
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226942
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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