CVE-2010-3757: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 5, 2010
·
Updated

Format string vulnerability in the Eventlog 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 execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers located after a | (pipe) character in a string. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3059.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3757?

CVE-2010-3757 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3757?

To fix CVE-2010-3757, you should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3757?

CVE-2010-3757 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3757?

CVE-2010-3757 is a format string vulnerability found in the _Eventlog function of FastBackServer.exe.

5

Can CVE-2010-3757 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-3757 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted format string specifiers.

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