IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.3 dsmsvc.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.3. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function in the library adsmdll.dll of the file dsmsvc.exe. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4563. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.3 (Backup Software). Affected is some unknown processing in the library adsmdll.dll of the file dsmsvc.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in adsmdll.dll 5.3.7.7296, as used by the daemon (dsmsvc.exe) in the backup server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Express 5.3.7.3 and earlier and TSM 5.2, 5.3 before 5.3.6.0, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.4.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length value.

The bug was discovered 03/10/2009. The weakness was presented 03/11/2009 by iDefense with iDEFENSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4563 since 10/14/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD (estimation calculated on 05/25/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116654 (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server Buffer Overrun Security Vulnerability).

A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8071.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49188), SecurityFocus (BID 34077†), OSVDB (52617†), Secunia (SA34245†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1021837†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Saint ID: exploit_info/tivoli_storage_mgr_heap
Saint Name: Tivoli Storage Manager heap corruption

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Researcher: iDefense
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4563 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4563
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47088
X-Force: 49188
SecurityFocus: 34077 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express and Enterprise Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 34245 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 52617 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Express adsmdll.dll Length Value Handling Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1021837
Vulnerability Center: 21449 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager < 5.4.4.1 Backup Server Remote Root Code Execution Vulnerability, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2009-0669

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 05/25/2025 07:26
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (85), 08/31/2019 17:47 (1), 05/25/2025 07:26 (17)
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