CVE-2022-32755: IBM Security Directory Server external entity injection

Published Oct 5, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 228505.

Other sources

IBM Security Directory Server is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Security Directory Server=6.4.0.0
IBM Security Directory Suite=8.0.1
IBM Security Verify Directory=10.0.0
IBM Security Directory Server<=6.4.0
IBM Security Directory Suite<=8.0.1
IBM Security Verify Directory<=10.0.0

Event History

Oct 5, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-32755?

CVE-2022-32755 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server that allows for an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

2

How does CVE-2022-32755 impact IBM Security Directory Server?

CVE-2022-32755 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability and potentially expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-32755?

CVE-2022-32755 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

4

What versions of IBM Security Directory Server are affected by CVE-2022-32755?

IBM Security Directory Server version 6.4.0 is vulnerable to CVE-2022-32755.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-32755 in IBM Security Directory Server?

To fix CVE-2022-32755, update IBM Security Directory Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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