CVE-2016-0213 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Feb 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via stack-based buffer overflow in 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-2016-0213?

CVE-2016-0213 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 5.5 and 6.1.x through 6.1.11.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0212 and CVE-2016-0216.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0213?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0213 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-2016-0213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8x8-x8mc-8gmj.