2.1
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0876: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 17 2014(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the Java GUI Configuration Wizard and Preferences Editor in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.x and 6.x before 6.2.5.2, 6.3.x before 6.3.2, and 6.4.x before 6.4.2 on Windows and OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.0
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0876?

    CVE-2014-0876 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0876?

    To fix CVE-2014-0876, update IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to version 6.2.5.2 or higher for 6.x series, and to the latest version for 5.x series.

  • What versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2014-0876?

    CVE-2014-0876 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions 5.x and 6.x prior to versions 6.2.5.2, 6.3.2, and 6.4.2.

  • What types of operating systems are impacted by CVE-2014-0876?

    CVE-2014-0876 impacts IBM Tivoli Storage Manager clients on Windows and macOS.

  • Can CVE-2014-0876 lead to data loss?

    While CVE-2014-0876 primarily leads to application crashes, it can indirectly contribute to denial of service scenarios that may affect data operations.

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