What is the severity of CVE-2012-4859?

CVE-2012-4859 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on local users' ability to access and modify file system objects.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4859?

To resolve CVE-2012-4859, upgrade your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management to version 6.2.5.0 or 6.3.1.0 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4859?

CVE-2012-4859 affects local users of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management versions prior to 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x prior to 6.3.1.0.

What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2012-4859?

CVE-2012-4859 allows local users to read or modify file system objects, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

When was CVE-2012-4859 disclosed?

CVE-2012-4859 was disclosed in 2012, though the specific date of disclosure is not mentioned in the available data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4859

high

7.2

21/12/2012

29/8/2017

CVE-2012-4859

First published: Fri Dec 21 2012(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management (aka TSM HSM) before 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x before 6.3.1.0 allows local users to read or modify file system objects via unknown vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management	<=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management	=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management	=6.3.0

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC87006

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615292

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4859?
CVE-2012-4859 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on local users' ability to access and modify file system objects.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4859?
To resolve CVE-2012-4859, upgrade your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management to version 6.2.5.0 or 6.3.1.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4859?
CVE-2012-4859 affects local users of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management versions prior to 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x prior to 6.3.1.0.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2012-4859?
CVE-2012-4859 allows local users to read or modify file system objects, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
When was CVE-2012-4859 disclosed?
CVE-2012-4859 was disclosed in 2012, though the specific date of disclosure is not mentioned in the available data.

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