Review reviewHigh

CVE-2022-21952

SUSE SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2, manager server

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.

CVSS: 7.5
EPSS: 1.46%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2022.06.22

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability1.46%

Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: SUSE SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2, manager server
Affected versions: spacewalk-java, >= 4.1 < 4.1.46, >= 4.2 < 4.2.37
Fixed versions: 4.1.46, 4.2.37

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that SUSE SUSE Manager Server 4.1, SUSE Manager Server 4.2, manager server and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE: CWE-306, CWE-770