CVE-2009-3855
First published: Wed Nov 04 2009(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) UNIX and (2) Linux backup-archive clients, and the (3) OS/400 API client, in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.6, 5.4 before 5.4.2, and 5.5 before 5.5.1, when the MAILPROG option is enabled, allow attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.6.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.6.1 | |
| 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 | =5.3.6.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.0 | |
| 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 | =5.3.6.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.5.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.2.5.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | =5.3.6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3855?
CVE-2009-3855 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for unauthorized access and data manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3855?
To fix CVE-2009-3855, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to version 5.3.6.6 or above, 5.4.2 or above, or 5.5.1 or above.
Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2009-3855?
CVE-2009-3855 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions 5.3.6.5 and earlier, 5.4.1 and earlier, and 5.5.0 and earlier.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2009-3855?
Exploiting CVE-2009-3855 allows attackers to read, modify, or delete archived data through the affected backup-archive clients.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3855 if I cannot upgrade?
Disabling the MAILPROG option may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-3855, but upgrading is strongly advised for full security.
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