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CVE-2014-6185

7.2 · HIGH

dsmtca in the client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 6.3 before 6.3.2.3, 6.4 before 6.4.2.2, and 7.1 before 7.1.1.3 does not properly restrict shared-library loading, which allows local users t…

Published Feb 13, 2015ibmCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2014-6185 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager. It was published on February 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dsmtca in the client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 6.3 before 6.3.2.3, 6.4 before 6.4.2.2, and 7.1 before 7.1.1.3 does not properly restrict shared-library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DSO file.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6185?

CVE-2014-6185 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager. It was published on February 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-6185?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6185?

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.

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