CVE-2015-1942 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Jun 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can write arbitrary files and execute them via crafted TCP packets, leading to code execution on IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack servers.

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-2015-1942?

CVE-2015-1942 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files, and subsequently execute these files, via a crafted TCP packet to an unspecified port.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1942?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1942?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-1942 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1942 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gcw4-w87m-5fhj.