CVE-2009-3855

Name: CVE-2009-3855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-04T15:30:00.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) UNIX and (2) Linux backup-archive clients, and the (3) OS/400 API client, in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.6, 5.4 before 5.4.2, and 5.5 before 5.5.1, when the MAILPROG option is enabled, allow attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) UNIX and (2) Linux backup-archive clients, and the (3) OS/400 API client, in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3 before 5.3.6.6, 5.4 before 5.4.2, and 5.5 before 5.5.1, when the MAILPROG option is enabled, allow attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.2.5.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3
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	5.3.2.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.5.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.6.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.6.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.6.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.6.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.3.6.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.4.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.5.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32534
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54489
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21405562Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3132Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32534
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54489
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21405562Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3132Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3855?

How severe is CVE-2009-3855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3855?

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