CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1896: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 25 2015(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.7.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.8.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.8.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.9.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.9.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.10.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.10.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1896?

    CVE-2015-1896 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1896?

    To fix CVE-2015-1896, you should upgrade your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to version 6.1.11.1 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2015-1896?

    CVE-2015-1896 affects multiple versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack, specifically those prior to 6.1.11.1.

  • What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2015-1896?

    CVE-2015-1896 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the system.

  • What component of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is vulnerable in CVE-2015-1896?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2015-1896 is specifically found in the FastBack process.

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