CVE-2022-47986: IBM Aspera Faspex Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 2, 2023
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw. By sending a specially crafted obsolete API call, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. The obsolete API call was removed in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2. IBM X-Force ID: 243512.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw.

CISA

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.1
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.1
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_1
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.2 PL2

Event History

Feb 2, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Feb 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 21, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Nov 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·06:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 31, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:34 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:35 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-47986?

The severity of CVE-2022-47986 is critical with a value of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2022-47986 affect IBM Aspera Faspex?

CVE-2022-47986 affects IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-47986?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-47986 by sending a specially crafted obsolete API call.

4

What is the recommended action for CVE-2022-47986?

Refer to the appropriate IBM Security Bulletin for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-47986?

More information about CVE-2022-47986 can be found in the IBM Security Bulletin and CVE Mitre.

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