First published: Thu Jun 16 2022(Updated: )
In some cases, an unsuccessful attempt to log into IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14.000 does not cause the administrator's invalid sign-on count to be incremented on the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized administrative access to the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. IBM X-Force ID: 226325.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM Spectrum Protect | <=8.1.0.000-8.1.14.000 | |
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >=8.1.0.000<=8.1.14.000 | |
IBM AIX | ||
Linux Kernel | ||
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-22485.
CVE-2022-22485 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
The versions affected by this vulnerability range from 8.1.0.000 to 8.1.14.000 of IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center.
Yes, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques.
No specific workarounds or fixes have been mentioned for CVE-2022-22485. It is recommended to apply the latest updates from IBM.