critical
9.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8521: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 04 2016(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8519, CVE-2015-8520, and CVE-2015-8522.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=5.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.0.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.1.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.4.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.5.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.5.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.6.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.6.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.6.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.7.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.7.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.7.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.8
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.8.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.9
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
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
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.11.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.11.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.12
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack=6.1.12.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8521?

    CVE-2015-8521 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8521?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-8521, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to version 6.1.12.2 or later.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack are affected by CVE-2015-8521?

    CVE-2015-8521 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5.x and 6.x prior to 6.1.12.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8521?

    CVE-2015-8521 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2015-8521 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8521 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted commands.

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