HCL Workload Automation Key System Files denial of service

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A vulnerability was found in HCL Workload Automation (Automation Software) (the affected version is unknown) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Key System Files Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

HCL Workload Automation could allow a local user to overwrite key system files which would cause the system to crash.

The weakness was shared 12/13/2022 as KB0100939. The advisory is shared at support.hcltechsw.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38661 since 08/22/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-206062 is related to this item.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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08/22/2022 🔍
12/13/2022 +113 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB0100939
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38661 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 08:58
Updated: 01/07/2023 13:50
Changes: 12/13/2022 08:58 (49), 01/07/2023 13:50 (11)
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