CVE-2022-33168
CVE-2022-33168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Suite Va with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-400
- Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Suite Va
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 228588.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-33168?
- IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 228588.
- How severe is CVE-2022-33168?
- CVE-2022-33168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-33168 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-33168?
- CVE-2022-33168 affects Ibm Security Directory Suite Va. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-33168?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-33168 published?
- CVE-2022-33168 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228588
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001885
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_suite_va:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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