CVE-2016-5934: High severity IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2017
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Updated

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack installer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By placing a specially-crafted DLL in the victim's path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability when the installer is executed to run arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the victim.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack

Event History

Feb 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5934?

CVE-2016-5934 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5934?

To fix CVE-2016-5934, ensure that you update to the latest version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack provided by IBM.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2016-5934?

The impact of CVE-2016-5934 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

4

What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-5934?

CVE-2016-5934 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack installations.

5

Can CVE-2016-5934 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5934 can be exploited remotely by placing a specially-crafted DLL in the victim's path during the installation process.

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