CVE-2010-4604: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 29 2010(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | >=5.3.0<=5.3.6.7 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | >=5.4.0<=5.4.3.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | >=5.5.0<=5.5.2.7 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager | >=6.1.0<=6.1.3 | |
| Linux kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21454745
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024901
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC65491
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42639
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15745
- http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca.txt
- http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca-exploit.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515263/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4604?
CVE-2010-4604 is considered high severity due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4604?
To fix CVE-2010-4604, upgrade your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to version 5.3.6.10 or later, or apply the appropriate patches available from IBM.
What versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2010-4604?
CVE-2010-4604 affects versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager prior to 5.3.6.10, 5.4.3.4, 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-4604?
CVE-2010-4604 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2010-4604 be exploited on Linux?
Yes, CVE-2010-4604 can be exploited on Unix and Linux systems running the affected versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.
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