IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Server JOB_S_GetJobByUserFriendlyString Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
June 30th, 2015
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the JOB_S_GetJobByUserFriendlyString function. By sending a crafted packet on TCP port 11460, an attacker is able to cause a stack buffer overflow. An attacker might be able to use this to execute arbitrary code under the context of SYSTEM.
Additional Details
IBM has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959398
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-04-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-06-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Lola Montez
