CVE-2009-1521

Name: CVE-2009-1521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-05T17:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Java GUI in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.5, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.6, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.5, allows attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java GUI in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.5, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.6, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.5, allows attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.2.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.2.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.2.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.2.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.2.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.3.6
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.4.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.4.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.5.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Client	5.5.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Express	5.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32604
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59779Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1235
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50329
http://secunia.com/advisories/32604
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59779Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1235
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50329

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1521?

How severe is CVE-2009-1521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1521?

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