IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4 risky encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes risky encryption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43851. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a risky encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-327. The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-43851 since 10/26/2022. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-46821). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Risky encryption
CWE: CWE-327 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/26/2022 🔍
04/14/2025 +901 days 🔍
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08/15/2025 +123 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-43851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304669
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2025 23:17
Updated: 08/15/2025 18:16
Changes: 04/14/2025 23:17 (63), 07/18/2025 02:03 (12), 08/15/2025 18:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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