Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager | >= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.6.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42639Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024901Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC65491Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15745ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21454745Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca-exploBroken LinkExploit
- http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca.txtBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515263/100/0/threadedBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3251Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42639Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024901Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC65491Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15745ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21454745Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca-exploBroken LinkExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4604?
CVE-2010-4604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6...
How severe is CVE-2010-4604?
CVE-2010-4604 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4604?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager, Linux Linux Kernel.