CVE-2022-22487

Description

An IBM Spectrum Protect storage agent could allow a remote attacker to perform a brute force attack by allowing unlimited attempts to login to the storage agent without locking the administrative ID. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized administrative access to both the IBM Spectrum Protect storage agent and the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 with which it communicates. IBM X-Force ID: 226326.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596881 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226326 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22487?
CVE-2022-22487 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22487?
To fix CVE-2022-22487, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22487 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22487 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22487?
CVE-2022-22487 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Server.
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