CVE-2022-22423 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) for MTM 4767 and 4769 is affected by CVE-2022-22423, enabling a denial of service attack due to improper input validation. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) for MTM 4767 and CCA for MTM 4769 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to improper input validation. This vulnerability has been identified with IBM X-Force ID: 223596.
Understanding CVE-2022-22423
This section provides detailed insights into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2022-22423.
What is CVE-2022-22423?
CVE-2022-22423 affects IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) versions ranging from 5.x to 7.x for MTM 4767 and 4769, leading to a denial of service risk caused by a flaw in input validation.
The Impact of CVE-2022-22423
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 6.5. It allows a local user to trigger a denial of service attack due to inadequate input validation, impacting system availability significantly.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-22423
Understanding the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, and exploitation mechanisms.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM CCA allows a local attacker to exploit improper input validation, leading to a denial of service condition on affected systems.
Affected Systems and Versions
IBM CCA versions 5.x to 7.x for MTM 4767 and 4769 are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user to cause a denial of service, affecting the availability of the system significantly.
Mitigation and Prevention
Guidelines for immediate actions, long-term security practices, and patching solutions.
Immediate Steps to Take
Administrators are advised to apply official fixes provided by IBM to mitigate the risk of exploitation and ensure system availability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enhance security protocols, update security configurations frequently, and conduct regular security audits to detect and prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Regularly monitor IBM's security bulletins and apply relevant patches and updates to secure the systems against potential threats.