CVE-2009-3853: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 4, 2009
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the client acceptor daemon (CAD) scheduler in the client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.7, 5.4 before 5.4.3, 5.5 before 5.5.2.2, and 6.1 before 6.1.0.2, and TSM Express 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted data in a TCP packet.

Affected Software

27 affected components
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.5

Event History

Nov 4, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3853?

CVE-2009-3853 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3853?

To fix CVE-2009-3853, update IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to version 5.3.6.7 or later, or apply any relevant patches provided by IBM.

3

Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2009-3853?

CVE-2009-3853 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions prior to 5.3.6.7, 5.4 prior to 5.4.3, 5.5 prior to 5.5.2.2, and 6.1 prior to 6.1.0.2.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-3853?

CVE-2009-3853 can be exploited by remote attackers via a stack-based buffer overflow, allowing arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3853 if updates cannot be applied?

If updates cannot be applied for CVE-2009-3853, restricting network access to the vulnerable Tivoli Storage Manager services may reduce exposure.

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