CVE-2016-2988
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CVE-2016-2988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manger for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 6.4.x before 6.4.3.4 and 7.1.x before 7.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a TSM credential requirement and obtain administrative access by leveraging multiple simultaneous logins.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Tivoli Storage Manger for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 6.4.x before 6.4.3.4 and 7.1.x before 7.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a TSM credential requirement and obtain administrative access by leveraging multiple simultaneous logins.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments | 6.4 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments | 7.1 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988781Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988781Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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