CVE-2022-33166: IBM Security Directory Suite VA file upload

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Server could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.

Other sources

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 228586.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Directory Suite VA>=8.0.1<=8.0.1.19
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2022-33166.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33166?

The severity of CVE-2022-33166 is high (7.2).

3

Which IBM product is affected by CVE-2022-33166?

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 is affected by CVE-2022-33166.

4

How can a privileged user exploit CVE-2022-33166?

A privileged user can exploit CVE-2022-33166 by uploading malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.

5

Is there any additional information available about CVE-2022-33166?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2022-33166 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 228586](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228586) and [IBM Support Page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693).

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