CVE-2022-33164: IBM Security Directory Server path traversal

Published Sep 8, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Server 7.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228579.

Other sources

IBM Security Directory Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Directory Server=7.2.0
IBM Security Directory Integrator<=7.2.0

Event History

Sep 8, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2022-33164.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-33164?

The severity level of CVE-2022-33164 is critical with a score of 9.1.

3

Which IBM product is affected by CVE-2022-33164?

IBM Security Directory Integrator version 7.2.0 and IBM Security Directory Server version 7.2.0 are affected by CVE-2022-33164.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-33164?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-33164 by sending a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-33164?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-33164 at the following links: [IBM X-Force ID: 228579](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228579) and [IBM support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031021)

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