#VU106057 Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux and IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows - CVE-2022-22399

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106057

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-2022-22399

CWE-ID: CWE-116

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux
Web applications / Other software
IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input by the HOST headers. A remote attacker can conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/222562
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/222562
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618959
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618959

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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.