CVE-2022-35720

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server information disclosure

Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.

Category

2.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Sterling External Authentication Server
Affected: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669 patch vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35720?
CVE-2022-35720 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35720?
To fix CVE-2022-35720, 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-2022-35720 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-35720 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-2022-35720?
CVE-2022-35720 affects IBM Sterling External Authentication Server, IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.
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