CVE-2022-30285

In Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.0, a hash collision is possible during authentication

published August 2, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky hash collision could let someone in with invalid credentials! 😱 Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets in anyone with a similar name, even if they’re not on the guest list. If their job isn't done right, anyone could waltz in without the proper invite! This means that unauthorized users could gain access to the KACE Systems Management Appliance, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. It’s like leaving the backdoor wide open, inviting mischief and mayhem!

Put simply

Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets in anyone with a similar name, even if they’re not on the guest list. If their job isn't done right, anyone could waltz in without the proper invite! This vulnerability arises during the authentication process, where a hash collision allows attackers to authenticate using credentials that should have been rejected. Essentially, attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass security measures.

What to do

This means that unauthorized users could gain access to the KACE Systems Management Appliance, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. It’s like leaving the backdoor wide open, inviting mischief and mayhem! To protect your systems, ensure you upgrade to the latest version of the KACE SMA, as the issue is fixed in later releases. Additionally, monitor your authentication logs for any unusual activity and consider implementing stricter access controls. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00569 · 46.3th percentile
Published
2022-08-02T21:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 AUG 21:38Z
    In Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.0, a hash collision is possible during authentication
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