CVE-2015-8522: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 4, 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-2015-8521.

Affected Software

35 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 4, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8522?

CVE-2015-8522 is considered a critical vulnerability because it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8522?

To fix CVE-2015-8522, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to version 6.1.12.2 or later.

3

What versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack are affected by CVE-2015-8522?

CVE-2015-8522 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5.x and 6.x prior to 6.1.12.2.

4

Can CVE-2015-8522 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8522 can be exploited remotely through crafted commands sent to the server.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2015-8522 enable?

CVE-2015-8522 enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system due to a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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