7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5985: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) AIX client is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when Journal-Based Backup is enabled. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a system crash.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=7.1.6.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=7.1.0.0
IBM AIX
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=6.4.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.4.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=6.3.2.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager=6.3.0.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=6.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=6.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager<=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5985?

    CVE-2016-5985 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5985?

    To fix CVE-2016-5985, users should upgrade to a version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager that is not vulnerable, specifically above version 7.1.6.2 or 6.4.3.3.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5985?

    CVE-2016-5985 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions up to 7.1.6.2 and 6.4.3.3.

  • What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2016-5985?

    CVE-2016-5985 allows for local buffer overflow attacks, enabling execution of arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2016-5985 specific to any operating system?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5985 specifically impacts the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager AIX client.

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