CVE-2015-1897 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Apr 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack to gain elevated privileges.

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-2015-1897?

CVE-2015-1897 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, 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 local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1898.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1897?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1897 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-2015-1897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2016-6091, GHSA-j3f9-m5r5-gfpv.