CVE-2009-1520: Buffer Overflow

Published May 5, 2009
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the Web GUI in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.6, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

19 affected components
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.2.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express=5.3.6.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.3.6.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.4.1.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express=5.3.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.4.1.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.2.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.1.8.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.2.5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.4.1.96
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.3.5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.3.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.1.8.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express=5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client=5.3.6.4

Event History

May 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1520?

CVE-2009-1520 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1520?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1520, you should upgrade your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client to a version that is not affected, specifically 5.5.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1520?

CVE-2009-1520 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client versions from 5.1.0.0 to 5.5.1.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1520?

CVE-2009-1520 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2009-1520 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2009-1520 includes potential application crashes and the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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