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CVE-2010-3756

5.0 · MEDIUM

The _CalcHashValueWithLength function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 does not properly validate…

Published Oct 5, 2010ibmCWE-20EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2010-3756 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_fastback. It was published on October 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The _CalcHashValueWithLength function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 does not properly validate an unspecified length value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending data over TCP. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3060.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_fastback 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3756?

CVE-2010-3756 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_fastback. It was published on October 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-3756?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3756?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_fastback 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.

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