CVE-2022-43843

IBM Spectrum Scale information disclosure

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.5.0 through 5.1.5.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 239080.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory https: Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Scale
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7094941 vendor advisory broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239080 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7094941 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43843?
CVE-2022-43843 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43843?
To fix CVE-2022-43843, 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-2022-43843 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43843 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-2022-43843?
CVE-2022-43843 affects IBM Spectrum Scale.
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