CVE-2022-22488: IBM OpenBMC denial of service

Published Nov 17, 2022
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Updated

IBM BMC could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service by uploading or deleting too many CA certificates in a short period of time.

Other sources

IBM OpenBMC OP910 and OP940 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service by uploading or deleting too many CA certificates in a short period of time. IBM X-Force ID: 2226337.

MITRE

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtg\) Firmware>=op910<=op910.70
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtg\)
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gth\) Firmware>=op940<=op940.40
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gth\)
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtx\) Firmware>=op940<=op940.40
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtx\)
IBM OPENBMC<=OP910
IBM OPENBMC<=OP940
All of the following
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtg\) Firmware>=op910<=op910.70
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtg\)
All of the following
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gth\) Firmware>=op940<=op940.40
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gth\)
All of the following
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtx\) Firmware>=op940<=op940.40
IBM Power System Ac922 \(8335-gtx\)

Event History

Nov 17, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 12, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22488?

The severity of CVE-2022-22488 is classified as medium, as it allows a denial of service for privileged users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22488?

To fix CVE-2022-22488, update the IBM OpenBMC OP910 and OP940 to the latest firmware that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-22488?

CVE-2022-22488 affects IBM OpenBMC OP910 and OP940 users, along with specific IBM Power System AC922 firmware versions.

4

What risk does CVE-2022-22488 pose?

CVE-2022-22488 poses a risk of denial of service due to excessive uploading or deleting of CA certificates by privileged users.

5

Is CVE-2022-22488 an exploit or a vulnerability?

CVE-2022-22488 is a vulnerability that could be exploited by privileged users to cause a denial of service.

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