CVE-2015-1897

Name: CVE-2015-1897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-15T10:59:08.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1898.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastBackMount process in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1898.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.1.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.9.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.9.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.10.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.10.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback	6.1.11.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21700057Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21700057Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1897?

How severe is CVE-2015-1897?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1897?

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