CVE-2016-5985

Name: CVE-2016-5985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:01.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5985 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) AIX client is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when Journal-Based Backup is enabled. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a system crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) AIX client is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when Journal-Based Backup is enabled. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a system crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 7.1.6.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 6.4.3.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 6.3.2.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.3.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 6.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 6.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 5.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993695Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94808Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993695Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94808Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5985?

How severe is CVE-2016-5985?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5985 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5985?

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