CVE-2022-41291: Medium severity IBM InfoSphere Information Server vulnerability

Published Oct 6, 2022
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236699.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 6, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41291?

CVE-2022-41291 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 that allows an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system due to not invalidating the session after logout.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-41291?

CVE-2022-41291 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is classified as medium severity.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-41291?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is affected by CVE-2022-41291.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41291?

To fix CVE-2022-41291, you should apply the patch provided by IBM, which can be found at [https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10878310](https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10878310).

5

Is IBM AIX affected by CVE-2022-41291?

No, IBM AIX is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-41291.

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