CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6713

First published: Mon May 26 2014(Updated: )

The Data Protection for VMware component in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments (TSMVE) 6.3 through 7.1.0.2 does not properly check authorization for backup and restore operations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive VM data or cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via unspecified GUI actions.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.3.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.3.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.3.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.3.2.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.3.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.4.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=6.4.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=7.1.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=7.1.0.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments=7.1.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6713?

    CVE-2013-6713 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive VM data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6713?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-6713, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments to version 7.1.0.3 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-6713?

    CVE-2013-6713 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments versions 6.3 through 7.1.0.2.

  • Can CVE-2013-6713 cause data loss?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6713 can lead to data loss by allowing unauthorized users to manipulate backup and restore operations.

  • Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2013-6713?

    There is no official temporary workaround for CVE-2013-6713; it is recommended to apply the software updates as soon as possible.

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