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CVE-2015-7429

8.5 · HIGH

The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 7.1 before 7.1.4 a…

Published Jan 2, 2016CWE-200EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2015-7429 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 7.1 before 7.1.4 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 4.1 before 4.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to restore arbitrary virtual machines and consequently obtain sensitive information by visiting the vSphere inventory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21973087Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/79541Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21973087Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/79541

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7429?

CVE-2015-7429 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-7429?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2015-7429?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-7429 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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