CVE-2013-2964 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Oct 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to gain elevated privileges on UNIX and Linux systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-2964?

CVE-2013-2964 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in dsmtca in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) through 5.5.4.0, 6.1.0 through 6.1.5.4, 6.2.0 through 6.2.4.7, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.0.17 on UNIX and Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2964?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2964?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-2964 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2964 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8mp-93pp-v46f.