CVE-2010-3757

Description

Format string vulnerability in the _Eventlog function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers located after a | (pipe) character in a string. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3059.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.46% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-185/
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21443820 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC69883 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514069/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3757?
CVE-2010-3757 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-3757?
To fix CVE-2010-3757, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-3757 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-3757 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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