CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0869: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 10 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) HSM 5.3.2.0 through 5.3.5.0, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.5, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.1.4
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0869?

    CVE-2009-0869 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0869?

    To fix CVE-2009-0869, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM to the latest version that is not vulnerable.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0869?

    CVE-2009-0869 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM versions from 5.3.2.0 to 5.5.1.4 on Windows.

  • Can CVE-2009-0869 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0869 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the application or potentially run arbitrary code.

  • Is there a known workaround for CVE-2009-0869?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2009-0869; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended solution.

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