CVE-2015-7404
1.9 · LOWIBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka Spectrum Protect for Databases) 5.5 before 5.5.6.2, 6.3 before 6.3.1.6, 6.4 before 6.4.1.8, and 7.1 before 7.…
Overview
CVE-2015-7404 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_for_databases_data_protection_for_microsoft_sql_server. It was published on November 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka Spectrum Protect for Databases) 5.5 before 5.5.6.2, 6.3 before 6.3.1.6, 6.4 before 6.4.1.8, and 7.1 before 7.1.4; Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server (aka Spectrum Protect for Mail) 5.5 before 5.5.1.1, 6.1 and 6.3 before 6.3.1.6, 6.4 before 6.4.1.8, and 7.1 before 7.1.4; and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Windows (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 2.x and 3.1 before 3.1.1.6, 3.2 before 3.2.1.8, and 4.1 before 4.1.4, when application tracing is configured, write cleartext passwords during changetsmpassword command execution, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the application trace output.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_for_databases_data_protection_for_microsoft_sql_server 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-2015-7404?
CVE-2015-7404 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_for_databases_data_protection_for_microsoft_sql_server. It was published on November 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2015-7404?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. 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-2015-7404?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_for_databases_data_protection_for_microsoft_sql_server 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-2015-7404?
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