CVE-2006-5855

Name: CVE-2006-5855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-06T19:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in (1) the language field at logon that begins with a 0x18 byte, (2) two unspecified parameters to the SmExecuteWdsfSession function, and (3) the contact field in an open registration message.. EPSS estimates a 26.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in (1) the language field at logon that begins with a 0x18 byte, (2) two unspecified parameters to the SmExecuteWdsfSession function, and (3) the contact field in an open registration message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.33%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.2.7
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.2.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23177Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017333
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC50347Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/350625US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/478753US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887249US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21440Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4856
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30699
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30701
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30702
http://secunia.com/advisories/23177Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017333
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC50347Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/350625US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/478753US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887249US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21440Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4856
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30699
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30701
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30702

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5855?

How severe is CVE-2006-5855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5855?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST