CVE-2022-33168: IBM Security Directory Suite VA denial of service

Published Jun 15, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 228588.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Security Directory Server<=6.4.0
IBM Security Directory Suite<=8.0.1
IBM Security Verify Directory<=10.0.0
IBM Security Directory Suite VA=8.0.1

Event History

Jun 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:19 AM
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 IBM Security Directory Suite vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Security Directory Suite vulnerability is CVE-2022-33168.

2

What is the severity of the CVE-2022-33168 vulnerability?

The severity of the CVE-2022-33168 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption.

4

Which IBM products are affected by this vulnerability?

The IBM products affected by this vulnerability include IBM Security Directory Server, IBM Security Directory Suite, and IBM Security Verify Directory.

5

Is there a fix or patch available for this vulnerability?

Please refer to IBM's support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047428) for information on the fix or patch for this vulnerability.

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