CVE-2006-6309

Name: CVE-2006-6309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-06T20:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple array index errors in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary memory locations and cause a denial of service (crash) via a large index value in unspecified messages, a different issue than CVE-2006-5855.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple array index errors in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary memory locations and cause a denial of service (crash) via a large index value in unspecified messages, a different issue than CVE-2006-5855.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 5.2.9
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://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6309?

How severe is CVE-2006-6309?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6309?

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