CVE-2011-1222: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-1222: Buffer overflow in the Journal Based Backup (JBB) feature in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storag...

Buffer overflow in the Journal Based Backup (JBB) feature in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.3, 6.x before 6.1.4, and 6.2.x before 6.2.2 on Windows and AIX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old local privilege-escalation flaw in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive clients. A local user on affected Windows or AIX systems could exploit a buffer overflow in Journal Based Backup to gain higher privileges. Exposure matters most where legacy TSM clients remain installed on servers. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive clients on Windows or AIX, especially where Journal Based Backup is enabled. Internet exposure is not indicated; the described attacker position is local user access. Treat this as a legacy estate cleanup risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but affected backup clients may run with sensitive privileges. Prioritize verification on critical Windows and AIX servers, then upgrade or retire unsupported clients. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows and AIX systems running IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client.; Upgrade affected clients to 5.4.3.4, 5.5.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.2, or later.; Check IBM advisory IC77049 and related IBM guidance for supported remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 17, 2011, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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