CVE-2015-8522

Critical

Published: 05/04/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute unauthorized code, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.12.2 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8519, CVE-2015-8520, and CVE-2015-8521.