CVE-2022-34331: IBM Power FW security bypass

Published Oct 20, 2022
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Updated

After performing a sequence of Power FW950, FW1010 maintenance operations a SRIOV network adapter can be improperly configured leading to desired VEPA configuration being disabled. IBM X-Force ID: 229695.

Other sources

After performing a sequence of Power FW maintenance operations a SRIOV network adapter can be improperly configured leading to desired VEPA configuration being disabled.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor=fw950
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor=fw1010
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW1010 and later
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW950 and later

Event History

Oct 20, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34331?

CVE-2022-34331 has been assessed with a moderate severity level due to potential misconfigurations in network adapters.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-34331?

To fix CVE-2022-34331, ensure to reconfigure the SR-IOV network adapter settings after performing any maintenance operations on the system.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-34331?

CVE-2022-34331 affects IBM PowerVM Hypervisor versions FW950 and FW1010.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2022-34331?

The risk associated with CVE-2022-34331 is that a misconfigured adapter could disable the desired Virtual Ethernet Port Aggregator (VEPA) configuration.

5

Can CVE-2022-34331 impact network performance?

Yes, CVE-2022-34331 can significantly impact network performance by disrupting the proper configuration of network adapters.

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