#VU88906 Inadequate Encryption Strength in IBM Security Verify Bridge for Directory Sync - CVE-2022-32753

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88906

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32753

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Bridge for Directory Sync
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker in the adjacent network to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Verify Directory uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Bridge for Directory Sync: 10.0.0

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145001
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228444

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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