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CVE-2010-4604: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agen...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.

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This is a local privilege-escalation flaw in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client on Unix/Linux. A user who already has local access could abuse the Trusted Communications Agent to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux servers running IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client with dsmtca/TCA enabled. Modern environments are exposed only if these old TSM versions remain installed or embedded in backup workflows. Treat this as high priority where legacy IBM TSM clients remain on Unix/Linux servers. The business risk is privilege escalation on backup infrastructure, not internet-scale remote compromise. Confirm inventory first, then patch or retire affected clients. Mitigation focus: Upgrade TSM 5.3.x to 5.3.6.10 or later.; Upgrade TSM 5.4.x to 5.4.3.4 or later.; Upgrade TSM 5.5.x to 5.5.2.10 or later..

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