CVE-2015-7426

Critical

Published: 02/01/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments before version 7.1.3.0 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware before version 4.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the system, potentially leading to serious data security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest versions of the software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

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 7.1.3.0 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 4.1 before 4.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.