CVE-2022-22312

Name: CVE-2022-22312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-27T16:15:11.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22312 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager (IBM Security Verify Password Synchronization Plug-in for Windows AD 10.x) is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the Password Synch Plug-in. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager (IBM Security Verify Password Synchronization Plug-in for Windows AD 10.x) is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the Password Synch Plug-in. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 217369.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Password Synchronization	>= 6.0.0, < 10.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/217369VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574671Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/217369VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574671Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22312?

How severe is CVE-2022-22312?

CVE-2022-22312 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22312?

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