Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a remote code execution flaw in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client CAD, dsmcad.exe. A malicious HTTP request could overflow memory and run attacker-controlled code. It matters most where old TSM backup clients are still running and reachable over a network. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IBM TSM client deployments running CAD/dsmcad.exe. Risk increases if the CAD service is enabled and reachable from user, server, or external network segments. Prioritize if legacy IBM TSM clients remain in production, especially on critical servers. Backup infrastructure often has broad trust, so compromise could affect recovery operations and server integrity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected TSM clients to the listed fixed versions or later supported releases.; Review IBM APAR IC52905 and vendor guidance for supported remediation details.; Restrict network access to CAD/dsmcad.exe to trusted backup infrastructure only..
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- ibm-tsm-cad-bo(36700)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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