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CVE-2013-3976: The (1) Data Protection for Exchange component 6.1 before 6.1.3.4 and 6.3 before 6.3.1 in IBM Tivoli Storag...

The (1) Data Protection for Exchange component 6.1 before 6.1.3.4 and 6.3 before 6.3.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail and the (2) FlashCopy Manager for Exchange component 2.2 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager do not properly constrain mailbox contents during certain PST restore operations, which allows remote authenticated users to read the personal e-mail of other users in opportunistic circumstances by launching an e-mail client after an administrator performs a multiple-mailbox restore.

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This flaw could let an authenticated user see another person’s email after certain administrator-run multi-mailbox PST restores. The business risk is privacy and confidentiality exposure in legacy IBM Exchange backup and restore environments, not broad internet compromise. Exposure appears limited to organizations still using the listed legacy IBM Tivoli Exchange backup or FlashCopy components and performing PST restore workflows. The bundle does not identify internet-facing exposure or unauthenticated impact. Prioritize remediation where these legacy IBM tools are still used for Exchange restore operations. The issue is narrower than remote code execution, but it can expose sensitive personal email during operational recovery work. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected IBM components to the fixed versions named by IBM/CVE sources.; Check IBM advisories for supported remediation guidance and replacement paths.; Restrict who can perform Exchange mailbox restore operations..

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