CVE-2022-22333: Buffer Overflow
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3.0, 6.0.2.0, and 3.4.3.2 and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server are vulnerable a buffer overflow, due to the Jetty based GUI in the Secure Zone not properly validating the sizes of the form content and/or HTTP headers submitted. A local attacker positioned inside the Secure Zone could submit a specially crafted HTTP request to disrupt service. IBM X-Force ID: 219133.
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IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server are vulnerable a buffer overflow, due to the Jetty based GUI in the Secure Zone not properly validating the sizes of the form content and/or HTTP headers submitted. A local attacker positioned inside the Secure Zone could submit a specially crafted HTTP request to disrupt service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22333?
The severity of CVE-2022-22333 is medium.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-22333?
The affected software for CVE-2022-22333 is IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3.0, 6.0.2.0, and 3.4.3.2 and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server.
How does CVE-2022-22333 impact IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server?
CVE-2022-22333 allows a local attacker to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Jetty based GUI in the Secure Zone of IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server which could lead to unauthorized access, denial of service, or remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22333?
Apply the available patches provided by IBM to fix CVE-2022-22333 in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server.
Can I find more information about CVE-2022-22333?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-22333 on the IBM X-Force Exchange and IBM Support pages.