CVE-2022-43831

IBM Spectrum Scale privilege escalation

Description

IBM Storage Scale Container Native Storage Access 5.1.2.1 through 5.1.6.1 could allow a local user to obtain escalated privileges on a host without proper security context settings configured. IBM X-Force ID: 238941.

7.4

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: IBM Storage Scale Container Native Storage Access

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7015067	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238941	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43831?: CVE-2022-43831 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43831?: To fix CVE-2022-43831, 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-2022-43831 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43831 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-2022-43831?: CVE-2022-43831 affects IBM Storage Scale Container Native Storage Access.

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