CVE-2010-4604

Name: CVE-2010-4604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-29T18:00:03.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4604 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.6.7
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.3.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.2.7
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/42639Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024901Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC65491Broken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15745Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21454745Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca-exploit.cBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca.txtBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515263/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3251Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42639Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024901Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC65491Broken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15745Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21454745Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca-exploit.cBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.kryptoslogic.com/advisories/2010/kryptoslogic-ibm-tivoli-dsmtca.txtBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515263/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3251Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4604?

How severe is CVE-2010-4604?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4604 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4604?

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