IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 6.1.11.0 FastBackMount Process memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 6.1.11.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component FastBackMount Process. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-1896. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 6.1.11.0 (Backup Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component FastBackMount Process. 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:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 05/25/2015 by iDefense Labs with VeriSign iDefense Labs (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1896 since 02/19/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83299 (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Mount 6.1.x < 6.1.11.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family General.

Upgrading to version 6.1.11.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 19953.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83299), SecurityFocus (BID 74024†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50582†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-74980 and VDB-75531. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 83299
Nessus Name: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Mount 6.1.x < 6.1.11.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802224
OpenVAS Name: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback 6.1.11.1
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06/15/2015 +21 days 🔍
05/19/2022 +2530 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Researcher: iDefense Labs
Organization: VeriSign iDefense Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1896 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1896
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75516
SecurityFocus: 74024 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack CVE-2015-1896 Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 50582 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack before 6.1.11 Remote Code Execution due to Stack Based Buffer Overflow, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2015 15:55
Updated: 05/19/2022 09:52
Changes: 05/25/2015 15:55 (64), 06/30/2017 13:06 (12), 05/19/2022 09:52 (3)
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