How severe is CVE-2022-22423?

CVE-2022-22423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22423?

CVE-2022-22423 primarily affects Ibm Common Cryptographic Architecture. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22423?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-22423 published?

CVE-2022-22423 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22423

CVE-2022-22423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Common Cryptographic Architecture with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Common Cryptographic Architecture
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA 5.x MTM for 4767 and CCA 7.x MTM for 4769) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 223596.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22423?: IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA 5.x MTM for 4767 and CCA 7.x MTM for 4769) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 223596.
How severe is CVE-2022-22423?: CVE-2022-22423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22423?: CVE-2022-22423 primarily affects Ibm Common Cryptographic Architecture. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22423?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22423 published?: CVE-2022-22423 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:common_cryptographic_architecture:*:*:*:*:mtm_for_4767:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:common_cryptographic_architecture:*:*:*:*:mtm_for_4769:*:*:*

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