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CVE-2009-3855

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) UNIX and (2) Linux backup-archive clients, and the (3) OS/400 API client, in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.6, 5.4 before 5.4.2, a…

Published Nov 4, 2009ibmEPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2009-3855 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager. It was published on November 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) UNIX and (2) Linux backup-archive clients, and the (3) OS/400 API client, in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.6, 5.4 before 5.4.2, and 5.5 before 5.5.1, when the MAILPROG option is enabled, allow attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32534Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54489Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21405562Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3132Refsecunia.com/advisories/32534Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54489Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21405562Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3132

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3855?

CVE-2009-3855 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager. It was published on November 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3855?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3855?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3855?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3855 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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