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Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For VmwareApplication · Ibm

CVE-2015-7425

CRITICAL · 10.0 CVSS v3.0 Published 2016-02-21
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 6.3 before 6.3.2.5, 6.4 before 6.4.3.1, and 7.1 before 7.1.4 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.3, 3.2 before 3.2.0.6, and 4.1 before 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via a crafted URL that triggers back-end function execution.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. Remote attackers can obtain administrative privileges by sending crafted URLs that trigger arbitrary back-end function execution, bypassing authentication controls.

MitigationUpgrade to the patched versions: 6.3.2.5 or later for version 6.3, 6.4.3.1 or later for version 6.4, 7.1.4 or later for version 7.1; or 3.1.1.3 or later for version 3.1, 3.2.0.6 or later for version 3.2, 4.1.4 or later for version 4.1. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the vSphere GUI management interface.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For VmwareApplication
Affected:= 3.1= 3.1.1= 3.2= 6.3= 6.4= 6.4.2= 6.4.3
Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments Data Protection For VmwareApplication
Affected:= 4.1.0= 4.1.1= 4.1.2= 4.1.3= 6.3.1= 6.3.2= 6.4.1= 7.1.0= 7.1.1= 7.1.2= 7.1.3

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify installed product
    Locate the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments or Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager installation directory and check for existence of the software. Common paths include /opt/tivoli/tsm/ or check program files on Windows. Look for directories named 'Tivoli' or 'TSM' and specifically 'Data Protection for VMware' components.
    Affected if The software is not installed - then not affected. If installed, proceed to version check.
  2. Determine installed version
    Check the version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Data Protection for VMware or Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware. Typically found in version files, About dialogs, or installer logs. Common locations: installation_directory/version.txt, or run 'dsmversion' command if available.
    Affected if Version matches any of these affected versions: FlashCopy Manager 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.4.2, 6.4.3; Data Protection for VMware 4.1.0-4.1.3, 6.3.1-6.3.2, 6.4.1, or 7.1.0-7.1.3. If version is in these ranges, potentially affected.
  3. Verify vSphere GUI interface status
    Determine if the vSphere GUI web interface is enabled and accessible. Check configuration files (such as web.config or dsmwebui.config) in the installation directory for the Data Protection component. Look for settings related to HTTP/HTTPS listener or web server configuration.
    Affected if The vSphere GUI interface is enabled and exposed on network. This component must be accessible for the vulnerability to be exploitable.
  4. Review access controls and network exposure
    Check if the vSphere GUI management interface is exposed to untrusted networks. Review firewall rules, access control lists, or reverse proxy configurations that allow access to the Data Protection web interface ports (typically 8443, 9080, or similar).
    Affected if The interface is accessible from untrusted networks without proper access restrictions. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely if the interface is network-accessible.

Your environment is affected if you have IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Data Protection for VMware or Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware installed with an affected version (4.1.0-4.1.3, 6.3.1-6.3.2, 6.4.1, 7.1.0-7.1.3, or 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.4.2, 6.4.3) AND the vSphere GUI interface is enabled and network-accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to the patched versions: 6.3.2.5 or later for version 6.3, 6.4.3.1 or later for version 6.4, 7.1.4 or later for version 7.1; or 3.1.1.3 or later for version 3.1, 3.2.0.6 or later for version 3.2, 4.1.4 or later for version 4.1. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the vSphere GUI management interface.

Recommended fix High confidence

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments 6.3.2.5+/6.4.3.1+/7.1.4+ or Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware 3.1.1.3+/3.2.0.6+/4.1.4+ (depending on your product line)

  1. 1. Identify the currently installed version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments (Data Protection for VMware) or Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware
  2. 2. For Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: If running version 6.3.x, upgrade to version 6.3.2.5 or later
  3. 3. For Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: If running version 6.4.x, upgrade to version 6.4.3.1 or later
  4. 4. For Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: If running version 7.1.x, upgrade to version 7.1.4 or later
  5. 5. For Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware: If running version 3.1.x, upgrade to version 3.1.1.3 or later
  6. 6. For Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware: If running version 3.2.x, upgrade to version 3.2.0.6 or later
  7. 7. For Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware: If running version 4.1.x, upgrade to version 4.1.4 or later
  8. 8. After upgrade, verify the Data Protection component is functioning correctly and review administrative access controls
Caveat Review IBM release notes for version-specific changes and ensure compatibility with your VMware environment before upgrading

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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