How severe is CVE-2022-43855?

CVE-2022-43855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43855?

CVE-2022-43855 primarily affects Ibm Spss Statistics. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43855?

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

Does CVE-2022-43855 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-43855 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-46825.

When was CVE-2022-43855 published?

CVE-2022-43855 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43855

CVE-2022-43855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spss Statistics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-46825
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Spss Statistics
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, 27.0.1, and 28.0 IO Module could allow a local user to create multiple files that could exhaust the file handles capacity and cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43855?: IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, 27.0.1, and 28.0 IO Module could allow a local user to create multiple files that could exhaust the file handles capacity and cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-43855?: CVE-2022-43855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43855?: CVE-2022-43855 primarily affects Ibm Spss Statistics. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-43855 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-43855 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-46825.
When was CVE-2022-43855 published?: CVE-2022-43855 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_statistics:26.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_statistics:27.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_statistics:28.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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