IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 unprotected transport of credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in unprotected transport of credentials. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-33161. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 (Directory Service Software). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unprotected transport of credentials vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-523. Login pages do not use adequate measures to protect the user name and password while they are in transit from the client to the server. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. X-Force ID: 228569.

The weakness was published 10/15/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-33161 since 06/13/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1557 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (228569). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Class: Unprotected transport of credentials
CWE: CWE-523 / CWE-522
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/13/2022 🔍
10/15/2023 +489 days 🔍
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11/02/2023 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-33161 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-33161
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-242175
X-Force: 228569

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2023 09:58
Updated: 11/02/2023 13:54
Changes: 10/15/2023 09:58 (51), 11/02/2023 13:54 (11)
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