CVE-2022-33165: IBM Security Directory Server information disclosure

Published Oct 4, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 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 arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228582.

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 arbitrary files on the system.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Oct 4, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-33165?

CVE-2022-33165 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server that allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.

2

How does CVE-2022-33165 affect IBM Security Directory Server?

CVE-2022-33165 affects IBM Security Directory Server version 6.4.0.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-33165?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-33165 by sending a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33165?

The severity of CVE-2022-33165 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.8.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2022-33165?

The CWE ID of CVE-2022-33165 is CWE-22.

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