CVE-2003-1570 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 31 Mar 2009 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated administrators can bypass credentials to monitor server operations via console mode sessions in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-1570?

CVE-2003-1570 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.1.x, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 6.x before 6.1 does not require credentials to observe the server console in some circumstances, which allows remote authenticated administrators to monitor server operations by establishing a console mode session, related to "session exposure."

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1570?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1570?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1570 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2003-1570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3g3-mx33-cm6q.