What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38658.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38658?

The severity of CVE-2022-38658 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-38658?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38658.

How can I fix CVE-2022-38658?

To fix CVE-2022-38658, it is recommended to follow the mitigation steps provided by Hcltech Support at (include reference link).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-38658

high

7.7

CWE

311

22/12/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-38658: HCL BigFix Server Automation (SA) is affected by a security vulnerability around Notification Service

First published: Thu Dec 22 2022(Updated: )

BigFix deployments that have installed the Notification Service on Windows are susceptible to disclosing SMTP BigFix operator's sensitive data in clear text. Operators who use Notification Service related content from BES Support are at risk of leaving their SMTP sensitive data exposed.

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Hcltech Bigfix Server Automation	<=3.2.1
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102117

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38658.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38658?
The severity of CVE-2022-38658 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-38658?
BigFix deployments that have installed the Notification Service on Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38658.
How can operators be at risk from CVE-2022-38658?
Operators who use Notification Service related content from BES Support are at risk of leaving their SMTP sensitive data exposed.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-38658?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38658.
How can I fix CVE-2022-38658?
To fix CVE-2022-38658, it is recommended to follow the mitigation steps provided by Hcltech Support at (include reference link).

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