CVE-2015-1896 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 May 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack.

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

What is CVE-2015-1896?

CVE-2015-1896 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1896?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1896 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-2015-1896 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1896 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5q3c-hwh3-6j2w.