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CVE-2022-22496 (GCVE-0-2022-22496)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-06-30 16:25 – Updated: 2024-09-17 01:15
VLAI
Summary
While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be susceptible to an offline dictionary attack. IBM X-Force ID: 226942.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/A:N/S:U/C:H/PR:N/I:N/AV:A/UI:N/AC:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
CWE
  • Obtain Information
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM Spectrum Protect Server Affected: 8.1.0.000
Affected: 8.1.14
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Date Public
2022-06-29 00:00
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