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CRITICAL SEVERITY Ransomware Linked
CVE-2022-47986 IBM · Aspera Faspex

IBM Aspera Faspex Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.30 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Feb 21, 2023

Remediation Due

Mar 14, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243512?_ga=2.189195179.1800390251.1676559338-700333034.1676325890

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243512?_ga=2.189195179.1800390251.1676559338-700333034.1676325890
NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47986