CVE-2015-7408 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.7 Published 15 Feb 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read or write backup data by exploiting improper restriction of the ASNODENAME option in IBM Spectrum Protect.

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-2015-7408?

CVE-2015-7408 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server in IBM Spectrum Protect (aka Tivoli Storage Manager) 5.5 and 6.x before 6.3.5.1 and 7.x before 7.1.4 does not properly restrict use of the ASNODENAME option, which allows remote attackers to read or write to backup data by leveraging proxy authority.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7408?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7408?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7408 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-2015-7408 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7408 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78rh-h9j3-q64m.