SB2022063022 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Spectrum Protect Server

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22496)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass security features, configure IBM Spectrum Protect Server to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL, and gain access to sensitive information.

2) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22487)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-spectrum-protect-server-vulnerable-to-offline-dictionary-and-brute-force-attacks-cve-2022-22496-cve-2022-22487/"
• https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-spectrum-protect-server-vulnerable-to-offline-dictionary-and-brute-force-attacks-cve-2022-22496-cve-2022-22487/</a><br>
• https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596881<br><br></p>