CVE-2013-6714

Description

The FlashCopy Manager for VMware component in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 3.1 through 4.1.0.1 does not properly check authorization for backup and restore operations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive VM data or cause a denial of service (data overwrite or disk consumption) via unspecified GUI actions.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89057 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21673045 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6714?
CVE-2013-6714 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-6714?
To fix CVE-2013-6714, 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-2013-6714 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-6714 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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