high
7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1953: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 30 2015(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1924, CVE-2015-1925, CVE-2015-1929, CVE-2015-1930, CVE-2015-1948, CVE-2015-1954, CVE-2015-1962, CVE-2015-1963, CVE-2015-1964, and CVE-2015-1965.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0.0
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
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1953?

    CVE-2015-1953 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1953?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-1953, it is recommended to upgrade to IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack version 6.1.12 or later.

  • What vulnerability does CVE-2015-1953 address?

    CVE-2015-1953 addresses a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the server of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-1953?

    CVE-2015-1953 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.11.1.

  • Can CVE-2015-1953 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1953 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a daemon crash.

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