IBM · Aspera Faspex
CVE-2022-47986
IBM Aspera Faspex code execution
What it is
IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw. By sending a specially crafted obsolete API call, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. The obsolete API call was removed in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2. IBM X-Force ID: 243512.
CISA: IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Deadline for US federal agencies: March 14, 2023
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