CVE-2015-7408

Name: CVE-2015-7408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-15T02:59:10.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The server in IBM Spectrum Protect (aka Tivoli Storage Manager) 5.5 and 6.x before 6.3.5.1 and 7.x before 7.1.4 does not properly restrict use of the ASNODENAME option, which allows remote attackers to read or write to backup data by leveraging proxy authority.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The server in IBM Spectrum Protect (aka Tivoli Storage Manager) 5.5 and 6.x before 6.3.5.1 and 7.x before 7.1.4 does not properly restrict use of the ASNODENAME option, which allows remote attackers to read or write to backup data by leveraging proxy authority.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	5.5.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.1.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.2.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.3.3.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.3.4.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.3.5.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.3

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT13609Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975957Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT13609Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975957Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7408?

How severe is CVE-2015-7408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7408?

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