CVE-2022-38391 IBM Spectrum Control information disclosure

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM Spectrum Control allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-38391?

CVE-2022-38391 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control, published on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Spectrum Control 5.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 233982.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38391?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Spectrum Control.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38391?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38391 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-38391 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38391 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5h2v-hw8m-9rhw.

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