Authentication Vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance
CVE-2022-30285

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Kace Systems Management Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-30285?

In the Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance, versions up to 12.0, an authentication vulnerability exists that allows potential attackers to exploit hash collisions. This flaw enables unauthorized access by accepting invalid credentials, posing a significant risk to system integrity and security. Organizations utilizing the KACE Systems Management Appliance should urgently address this vulnerability to enhance their security posture.

References

https://www.quest.com/kace/
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https://support.quest.com/kace-systems-management-applian...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-30285 : Authentication Vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance