CVE-2015-6557: Infoleak
First published: Sun Aug 23 2015(Updated: )
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 5.5 before 5.5.6.1, 6.3 before 6.3.1.5, 6.4 before 6.4.1.7, and 7.1 before 7.1.2; Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 before 5.5.1.1, 6.1 before 6.1.3.7, 6.3 before 6.3.1.5, 6.4 before 6.4.1.7, and 7.1 before 7.1.2; and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 3.1 before 3.1.1.5, 3.2 before 3.2.1.7, and 4.1 before 4.1.2, when application tracing is used, place cleartext passwords in exception messages, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading trace output, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4949.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =3.1.0 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =3.1.1 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =3.2.0 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =3.2.1 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =4.1.0 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | =4.1.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =5.5.6 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =6.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =6.3.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =6.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =6.4.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =7.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server | =7.1.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =5.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =5.5.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.1.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.1.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.1.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.3 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.3.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.4 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =6.4.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =7.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server | =7.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6557?
CVE-2015-6557 has been assigned a severity rating of moderate due to potential unauthorized access risks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6557?
To fix CVE-2015-6557, upgrade to the patched versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager or Data Protection for SQL Server indicated in the vendor advisories.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-6557?
CVE-2015-6557 affects multiple versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases and Mail prior to their respective patches.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2015-6557?
The risks associated with CVE-2015-6557 include unauthorized access to sensitive data managed by the affected software.
Is my system vulnerable if I am using IBM Tivoli Storage Manager?
If you are using IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions prior to the specified security updates, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2015-6557.
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