7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2964: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 04 2013(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in dsmtca in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) through 5.5.4.0, 6.1.0 through 6.1.5.4, 6.2.0 through 6.2.4.7, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.0.17 on UNIX and Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0.17
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.5.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=5.5.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.8
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.9
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.1.10
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.8
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.2.9
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.3.6.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.3.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2964?

    CVE-2013-2964 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation for local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2964?

    To resolve CVE-2013-2964, users should upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to a version that is not susceptible to the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2013-2964?

    CVE-2013-2964 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions up to 5.5.4, and versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.5.4, 6.2.0 through 6.2.4.7, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.0.17.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2013-2964?

    CVE-2013-2964 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system running the affected versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2013-2964?

    CVE-2013-2964 affects systems running UNIX and Linux operating systems where IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is installed.

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