CVE-2013-6335

Name: CVE-2013-6335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-26T10:55:04.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Backup-Archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) for Space Management 5.x and 6.x before 6.2.5.3, 6.3.x before 6.3.2, 6.4.x before 6.4.2, and 7.1.x before 7.1.0.3 on Linux and AIX, and 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.5.6 on Solaris and HP-UX, does not preserve file permissions across backup and restore operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Backup-Archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) for Space Management 5.x and 6.x before 6.2.5.3, 6.3.x before 6.3.2, 6.4.x before 6.4.2, and 7.1.x before 7.1.0.3 on Linux and AIX, and 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.5.6 on Solaris and HP-UX, does not preserve file permissions across backup and restore operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 5.1, < 6.2.5.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 7.1.0.0, < 7.1.0.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 5.1, < 6.1.5.6

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/60482Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC96095Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680453Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89054VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/60482Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC96095Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680453Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89054VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6335?

How severe is CVE-2013-6335?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6335?

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