Data Exposure Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases and Mail
CVE-2015-6557

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Tivoli Storage Manager For Mail Data Protection For Microsoft Exchange Server
Tivoli Storage Manager For Databases Data Protection For Microsoft Sql Server
Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 August 2015

Summary

A vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases and Mail allows cleartext passwords to be exposed in exception messages when application tracing is enabled. This flaw permits nearby attackers to read trace outputs, potentially compromising sensitive information. Products like Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange Server prior to specified versions are affected, making it critical for users to understand the implications and apply necessary patches.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT03480
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963630
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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