CVE-2014-4817: Low severity ibm tivoli storage manager vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2014
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Updated

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.x and 6.x before 6.3.5.10 and 7.x before 7.1.1.100 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and replace file backups by using a certain backup option in conjunction with a filename that matches a previously used filename.

Affected Software

84 affected components
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=5.5.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=5.5.4.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.0
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=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.0.0
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=6.2.4.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.4.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.2.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0.17
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.2.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=7.1.0

Event History

Nov 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4817?

CVE-2014-4817 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file replacement.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4817?

To fix CVE-2014-4817, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to version 6.3.5.10 or later, or 7.1.1.100 or later.

3

What kind of impact can CVE-2014-4817 have on my system?

CVE-2014-4817 can allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and overwrite existing file backups.

4

Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2014-4817?

CVE-2014-4817 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions 5.x, 6.x prior to 6.3.5.10, and 7.x prior to 7.1.1.100.

5

Is there a workaround available for CVE-2014-4817?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2014-4817 other than applying the recommended updates to fix the vulnerability.

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