critical
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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4933: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4931, CVE-2015-4932, CVE-2015-4934, and CVE-2015-4935.

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

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21961928

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4933?

    CVE-2015-4933 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4933?

    To fix CVE-2015-4933, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to version 6.1.12.1 or later.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack are affected by CVE-2015-4933?

    CVE-2015-4933 affects versions 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.11.1 of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4933?

    CVE-2015-4933 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the server.

  • Can CVE-2015-4933 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4933 can be exploited remotely through a crafted packet sent to the affected service.

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