CVE-2022-43869

Name: CVE-2022-43869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-12T04:15:16.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Scale (5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.8 and 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.5.1) and IBM Elastic Storage System (6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.4.1) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service through the GUI using a format string attack. IBM X-Force ID: 239539.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale (5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.8 and 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.5.1) and IBM Elastic Storage System (6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.4.1) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service through the GUI using a format string attack. IBM X-Force ID: 239539.

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

0.99%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Elastic Storage System	>= 6.1.0.0, <= 6.1.2.4
Ibm	Elastic Storage System	>= 6.1.3.0, <= 6.1.4.1
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	>= 5.1.0.0, <= 5.1.2.8
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	>= 5.1.3.0, <= 5.1.5.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909465Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909469Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909465Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909469Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43869?

How severe is CVE-2022-43869?

CVE-2022-43869 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43869?

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