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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2015-8523

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via crafted packets to a TCP port.

Vulnerability Description

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via crafted packets to a TCP port.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Fastback5.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8523?

CVE-2015-8523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via crafted packets to a TCP port.

How severe is CVE-2015-8523?

CVE-2015-8523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8523?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.