Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-4859 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management, also called TSM HSM. A local user could read or modify file system objects through unspecified vectors. The sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, detailed impact conditions, or exploit details. Exposure is likely limited to systems running the named IBM TSM HSM versions with local user access. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Organizations without TSM HSM deployments are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as an inventory-driven remediation item. It is not reported as actively exploited, but affected storage-management hosts may expose file confidentiality and integrity to local users. Prioritize if TSM HSM runs on shared or sensitive systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM TSM HSM deployments and record installed versions.; Upgrade affected TSM HSM installations to 6.2.5.0, 6.3.1.0, or later.; Review IBM APAR IC87006 and related IBM guidance for exact remediation instructions..
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- tsm-user-privilege-escalation(79843)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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