Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack
CVE-2016-0216

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 February 2016

What is CVE-2016-0216?

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5 and 6.1.x through 6.1.11.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service, resulting in a crash of the affected daemon. The attack vectors remain unspecified, distinguishing this issue from other related vulnerabilities. Organizations using impacted versions should take immediate action to mitigate potential risks.

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358
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http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/ibm_secu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-0216 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack