SB2023020840 - Format string error in IBM Spectrum Scale



SB2023020840 - Format string error in IBM Spectrum Scale

Published: February 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020840
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43869)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A remote user can supply a specially crafted input to the application GUI and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.