A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Local escalation of privilege security vulnerability in TSM UNIX and Linux clients due to stack-based buffer overflow. CVSS score: 7.2
Local fix
Change the permissions on dsmtca so that only trusted users are permitted to execute it.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Tivoli Storage Manager Client 5.4 through 6.3 users running * * on Unix or Linux system * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION * * For additional details, refer to the * * security bulletin published here: * * http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695878 * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently * * projected to be fixed in Tivoli Storage Manager Client in * * levels 5.4.4, 5.5.5, 6.1.6, 6.2.6, and 6.3.2.3. Note that * * this is subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * **************************************************************** ***********
Problem conclusion
Validation of the command line argument lengths was added to prevent the buffer overflow.
Temporary fix
A fix for this problem is currently targeted for Tivoli Storage Manager Client interim fix package 5.4.3.7, 5.5.4.4, 6.1.5.7, 6.2.5.4, and 6.3.2.3. Until the interim fix is actually available, this information is subject to change at the discretion of IBM.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT05707
Reported component name
TSM CLIENT
Reported component ID
5698ISMCL
Reported release
63L
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2014-11-25
Closed date
2016-08-26
Last modified date
2016-08-26
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
TSM CLIENT
Fixed component ID
5698ISMCL
Applicable component levels
R54L PSY
UP
R55L PSY
UP
R61L PSY
UP
R62L PSY
UP
R63L PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 December 2021