CVE-2022-22354 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-22354 impacting IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management.

Understanding CVE-2022-22354

This CVE affects the length of a connection, potentially leading to a Slowloris HTTP denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2022-22354?

The vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management allows attackers to conduct Slowloris HTTP denial of service attacks by not limiting connection length.

The Impact of CVE-2022-22354

With a CVSS base score of 6.2, this vulnerability can cause the Admin Console to become unresponsive, affecting availability with a medium severity rating.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-22354

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Vulnerability Description

The issue arises due to an unrestricted connection length, opening the door for Slowloris HTTP DoS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0.0 to 10.1.9.2 and IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management versions 2.2.0.0 to 2.2.14.3 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger Slowloris HTTP DoS attacks, impacting the Admin Console's responsiveness.

Mitigation and Prevention

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Immediate Steps to Take

Implement immediate measures to limit the impact of the vulnerability and protect the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Adopt long-term security practices to enhance the overall security posture and resilience against similar threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability and secure the systems.