How severe is CVE-2022-34331?

CVE-2022-34331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-34331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34331?

CVE-2022-34331 primarily affects Ibm Powervm Hypervisor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34331?

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

When was CVE-2022-34331 published?

CVE-2022-34331 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34331

CVE-2022-34331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervm Hypervisor 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Powervm Hypervisor
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

After performing a sequence of Power FW950, FW1010 maintenance operations a SRIOV network adapter can be improperly configured leading to desired VEPA configuration being disabled. IBM X-Force ID: 229695.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34331?: After performing a sequence of Power FW950, FW1010 maintenance operations a SRIOV network adapter can be improperly configured leading to desired VEPA configuration being disabled. IBM X-Force ID: 229695.
How severe is CVE-2022-34331?: CVE-2022-34331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-34331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34331?: CVE-2022-34331 primarily affects Ibm Powervm Hypervisor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34331 published?: CVE-2022-34331 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw950:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw1010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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