CVE-2022-21952

Name: CVE-2022-21952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-22T10:15:07.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in spacewalk-java of SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2 allows remote attackers to easily exhaust available disk resources leading to DoS. This issue affects: SUSE Manager Server 4.1 spacewalk-java versions prior to 4.1.46. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in spacewalk-java of SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2 allows remote attackers to easily exhaust available disk resources leading to DoS. This issue affects: SUSE Manager Server 4.1 spacewalk-java versions prior to 4.1.46. SUSE Manager Server 4.2 spacewalk-java versions prior to 4.2.37.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Suse	Manager Server	>= 4.1, < 4.1.46
Suse	Manager Server	>= 4.2, < 4.2.37

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1199512Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1199512Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21952?

How severe is CVE-2022-21952?

CVE-2022-21952 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21952?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST