CVE-2016-6033: CSRF

Published Feb 15, 2017

Updated

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments 7.1 (VMware) is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM Reference #: 1995545.

Affected Software

18 affected components

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.0

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.1

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.2

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.3

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.4

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.4.0

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.6

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.6.2

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For Vmware=7.1.6.3

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.0.0

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.1

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.2

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.3

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.4

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.4.0

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.4.1

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.6

IBM Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Vmware=4.1.6.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995545

Event History

Feb 15, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:59 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6033?

CVE-2016-6033 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site request forgery.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6033?

To remediate CVE-2016-6033, upgrade to the latest version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments that addresses the vulnerability.

What versions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments are affected by CVE-2016-6033?

CVE-2016-6033 affects versions 7.1.0 through 7.1.6.3 of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments.

What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2016-6033?

CVE-2016-6033 facilitates cross-site request forgery attacks, allowing unauthorized actions to be executed by a trusted user.

Is CVE-2016-6033 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2016-6033 is not specific to any operating system; it affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments across supported platforms.