Improper access control in IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux and IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU63708

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22497

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrectly computed security token. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 4.4.1 - 5.0.0

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: 4.4.1 - 5.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6589601

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.