SB2022072844 - Improper input validation in IBM PowerVM VIOS



SB2022072844 - Improper input validation in IBM PowerVM VIOS

Published: July 28, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022072844
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35643)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to tamper with configuration or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected system and tamper with system configuration or cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.