CVE-2015-8521 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 4 Apr 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack servers via a buffer overflow in a crafted command.

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-2015-8521?

CVE-2015-8521 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5.x and 6.x before 6.1.12.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8519, CVE-2015-8520, and CVE-2015-8522.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8521?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8521?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8521 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-2015-8521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcgc-xmgh-f32h.