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CVE-2012-5954

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 remote attackers to read or modify HSM-managed file system objects via unknown vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management<=6.2.4.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management=5.5.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management=6.1.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management=6.2.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management=6.3.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management=6.3.0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5954?

    CVE-2012-5954 is classified as a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to manipulate HSM-managed file system objects.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5954?

    To fix CVE-2012-5954, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management to version 6.2.5.0 or 6.3.1.0 and later.

  • What versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management are affected by CVE-2012-5954?

    CVE-2012-5954 affects versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management prior to 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x prior to 6.3.1.0.

  • Can CVE-2012-5954 lead to data exposure?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5954 can allow remote attackers to read sensitive data managed by HSM.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-5954?

    Exploiting CVE-2012-5954 can enable remote attackers to read or modify file system objects managed by IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.

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