CVE-2010-4604 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) backup-archive client versions 5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x, and 6.1.x on Unix and Linux. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges by manipulating the LANG environment variable and sending a crafted request. With a CVSS score of 7.2, it is considered highly severe due to its local attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.6.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.2.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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