CVE-2022-21952: SUMA unauthenticated remote DoS via resource exhaustion

Published Jun 22, 2022
·
Updated

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in spacewalk-java of SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2 allows remote attackers to easily exhaust available disk resources leading to DoS. This issue affects: SUSE Manager Server 4.1 spacewalk-java versions prior to 4.1.46. SUSE Manager Server 4.2 spacewalk-java versions prior to 4.2.37.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SUSE Manager Server>=4.1<4.1.46
SUSE Manager Server>=4.2<4.2.37

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SUSE Manager Server spacewalk-java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.37
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade SUSE Manager Server spacewalk-java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.46

Event History

Jun 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-21952.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in spacewalk-java of SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21952?

The severity of CVE-2022-21952 is high (7.5).

4

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects SUSE Manager Server 4.1 versions prior to 4.1.46 and SUSE Manager Server 4.2 versions prior to 4.2.37.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust available disk resources, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203