#VU106045 Information disclosure in Control Desk - CVE-2022-22329

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106045

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22329

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Control Desk
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Control Desk does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Control Desk: 7.6.1

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/219124
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6619739

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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.