Authentication Bypass in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments
CVE-2016-2988

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 November 2016

What is CVE-2016-2988?

The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments allows remote authenticated users to bypass security measures that require TSM credentials. By exploiting multiple simultaneous logins, an attacker can gain unauthorized administrative access, potentially compromising system integrity and user data.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988781
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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