CVE-2022-38659

HCL BigFix Platform is affected by insecure credential storage

Description

In specific scenarios, on Windows the operator credentials may be encrypted in a manner that is not completely machine-dependent.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory hcltechsw.com
Affected: HCL Software BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38659?
CVE-2022-38659 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38659?
To fix CVE-2022-38659, 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-2022-38659 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38659 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-2022-38659?
CVE-2022-38659 affects HCL Software BigFix Platform.
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