IBM Aspera Faspex code execution
CVE-2022-47986

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM

Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2023

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2022-47986?

A vulnerability exists in IBM Aspera Faspex that stems from a flaw in YAML deserialization, which could potentially let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code on the system. The issue arises when a specially crafted obsolete API call is sent to the service, exploiting this deserialization flaw. This vulnerability affects versions 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier, and was rectified in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2, making it crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

CISA has reported CVE-2022-47986

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2022-47986 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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