IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1 SQL Query memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component SQL Query Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-8998. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1 (Backup Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component SQL Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.

The bug was discovered 02/22/2017. The weakness was published 02/24/2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8998 since 10/25/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97524 (IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1.1.0 - 7.1.7.0 SELECT Command RCE), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370694 (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (swg21998747)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97524) and SecurityFocus (BID 96443†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 97524
Nessus Name: IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1.1.0 - 7.1.7.0 SELECT Command RCE
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97295
SecurityFocus: 96443 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server CVE-2016-8998 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8998 - IBM - Tivoli Storage Manager Server - Buffer Overflow Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/25/2017 09:51
Updated: 09/02/2020 14:21
Changes: 02/25/2017 09:51 (69), 09/02/2020 14:21 (7)
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