CVE-2015-7429: Infoleak
First published: Sat Jan 02 2016(Updated: )
The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 7.1 before 7.1.4 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 4.1 before 4.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to restore arbitrary virtual machines and consequently obtain sensitive information by visiting the vSphere inventory.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware | =7.1 | |
| IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot | =4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7429?
CVE-2015-7429 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7429?
To fix CVE-2015-7429, update IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments to version 7.1.4 or later, and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager to version 4.1.4 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7429?
CVE-2015-7429 affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments version 7.1 before 7.1.4 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager version 4.1 before 4.1.4.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7429?
CVE-2015-7429 is a vulnerability in the Data Protection extension of the VMware GUI that could allow unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7429?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-7429, so it is essential to apply the recommended updates.
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