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CVE-2022-29700

7.5 · HIGH

A lack of password length restriction in Zammad v5.1.0 allows for the creation of extremely long passwords which can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) during password verification.

Published Apr 27, 2022CWE-521EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2022-29700 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A lack of password length restriction in Zammad v5.1.0 allows for the creation of extremely long passwords which can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) during password verification.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29700?

CVE-2022-29700 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-29700?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-29700?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-29700?

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