CVE-2010-3755: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 5, 2010
·
Updated

The DASReadBlockReply function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via data in a TCP packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3060.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.6.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.2.0

Event History

Oct 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3755?

CVE-2010-3755 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the daemon to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3755?

To mitigate CVE-2010-3755, update IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to a version that is not affected, specifically versions after 6.1.0.1.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2010-3755?

CVE-2010-3755 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5.0.0 to 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.0.1.

4

What causes the denial of service in CVE-2010-3755?

The denial of service in CVE-2010-3755 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference resulting from malformed data in a TCP packet.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-3755 if I cannot update?

As a temporary measure, consider implementing network filtering to block malicious TCP packets that may exploit CVE-2010-3755.

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