CVE-2009-1521
First published: Tue May 05 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java GUI in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.5, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.6, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.5, allows attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.2.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.2.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.2.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.2.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.2.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.3.6 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.4.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.4.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.4.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.5.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | =5.5.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express | =5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1521?
CVE-2009-1521 has been categorized with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1521?
To fix CVE-2009-1521, update the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1521?
CVE-2009-1521 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client versions from 5.2.0.0 to 5.5.1.17, along with specific versions of TSM Express client.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1521?
CVE-2009-1521 is an unspecified vulnerability that can allow attackers to read or modify arbitrary files.
Can I be exploited if I use affected versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager due to CVE-2009-1521?
Yes, using affected versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager opens systems to potential exploitation via unauthorized file access.
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