CVE-2022-22336: High severity ibm sterling external authentication server vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2022
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Updated

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3.0, 6.0.2.0, and 3.4.3.2 could allow a remote user to consume resources causing a denial of service due to a resource leak. IBM X-Force ID: 219395.

Other sources

IBM Sterling External Authentication Serverand IBM Sterling Secure Proxy could allow a remote user to consume resources causing a denial of service due to a resource leak.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=3.4.3.2
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.0.2.0
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.0.3.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.3.2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.3.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=3.4.3.2

Event History

Feb 22, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22336?

CVE-2022-22336 is a vulnerability in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy that could allow a remote user to consume resources causing a denial of service due to a resource leak.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22336?

The severity of CVE-2022-22336 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22336?

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server versions 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2.0, and 6.0.3.0, as well as IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2, and 6.0.3.0 are affected by CVE-2022-22336.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22336?

To fix CVE-2022-22336, upgrade to the latest version of IBM Sterling External Authentication Server or IBM Sterling Secure Proxy. Visit the IBM Support page for each product version to download the necessary patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22336?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22336 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/219395) and the IBM Support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558796).

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