CVE-2022-22329: Medium severity IBM Control Desk vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2022
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Updated

IBM Control Desk 7.6.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 219124.

Other sources

IBM Control Desk does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Control Desk<=IBM Control Desk 7.6.x
IBM Control Desk=7.6.0
IBM Control Desk=7.6.0.1
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1.1
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1.2
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1.3
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 16, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-22329.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-22329?

The severity level of CVE-2022-22329 is medium.

3

How does IBM Control Desk 7.6.1 handle authorization tokens or session cookies?

IBM Control Desk 7.6.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

4

What are the possible consequences of CVE-2022-22329?

Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.

5

Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2022-22329?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2022-22329.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22329?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22329 at the following references: [1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/219124) [2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6619739)

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