SB2016070403 - Unauthorized access vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 



SB2016070403 - Unauthorized access vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

Published: July 4, 2016 Updated: July 4, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016070403
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Unauthorized access vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2894)

The vulnerability allows a local user to access arbitrary files on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to access control error. A locl user can gain access to another user's files by sending specially craftad archive to the target user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of system information,

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.