IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 5.5.x/6.1.12.1 Server memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 5.5.x/6.1.12.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Server. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-8522. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback up to 5.5.x/6.1.12.1 (Backup Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Server. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8519, CVE-2015-8520, and CVE-2015-8521.

The weakness was published 04/05/2016 with IXIA (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8522 since 12/08/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/03/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89788 (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x / 6.1.x < 6.1.12.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family General and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 6.1.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 33705.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89788), SecurityFocus (BID 84163†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57964†). Similar entries are available at VDB-81612, VDB-81613, VDB-81614 and VDB-81616. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 89788
Nessus Name: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x / 6.1.x < 6.1.12.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802224
OpenVAS Name: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Server Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback 6.1.12.2
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12/08/2015 🔍
03/01/2016 +84 days 🔍
03/02/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/09/2016 +7 days 🔍
03/09/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2016 +26 days 🔍
04/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/07/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/03/2019 +1032 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Organization: IXIA
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CVE: CVE-2015-8522 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8522
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81615
SecurityFocus: 84163 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack CVE-2015-8522 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 57964 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2015-8522, High

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Created: 04/06/2016 12:20
Updated: 02/03/2019 10:53
Changes: 04/06/2016 12:20 (71), 02/03/2019 10:53 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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