CVE-2016-5934

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack installer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By placing a specially-crafted DLL in the victim's path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability when the installer is executed to run arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the victim.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.15% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92614 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988908 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5934?
CVE-2016-5934 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5934?
To fix CVE-2016-5934, 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-2016-5934 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5934 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5934?
CVE-2016-5934 affects IBM Corporation Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack.
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