Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in (1) the language field at logon that begins with a 0x18 byte, (2) two unspecified parameters to the SmExecuteWdsfSession function, and (3) the contact field in an open registration message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager | 5.2.7 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23177Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017333
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC50347PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/350625US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/478753US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887249US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21440PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4856
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30699
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30701
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30702
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5855?
CVE-2006-5855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a ...
How severe is CVE-2006-5855?
CVE-2006-5855 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.