CVE-2015-8523: High severity ibm tivoli storage manager fastback vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2016
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Updated

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via crafted packets to a TCP port.

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-2015-8523?

CVE-2015-8523 has a severity rating that could potentially lead to a denial of service due to service crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8523?

To mitigate CVE-2015-8523, upgrade to IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack version 6.1.12.2 or higher.

3

Which IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions are affected by CVE-2015-8523?

CVE-2015-8523 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack versions 5.5.x and 6.x prior to 6.1.12.2.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2015-8523 allow?

CVE-2015-8523 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted TCP packets.

5

Is CVE-2015-8523 easy to exploit?

Exploiting CVE-2015-8523 may be straightforward for attackers familiar with sending crafted packets.

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