IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack Server Opcode 1330 Command Injection 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 processing of opcode 1330. By sending a crafted packet on TCP port 11460, an attacker is able to inject arbitrary commands via a system call. An attacker can 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
- 2015-04-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-06-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Brian Gorenc - HP Zero Day Initiative
