CVE-2015-1948: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1948: Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows r...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1924, CVE-2015-1925, CVE-2015-1929, CVE-2015-1930, CVE-2015-1953, CVE-2015-1954, CVE-2015-1962, CVE-2015-1963, CVE-2015-1964, and CVE-2015-1965.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1948 is a remote denial-of-service flaw in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12. A malicious remote actor could crash the server daemon through unspecified input. The cited sources do not show active exploitation or data theft capability. Exposure appears limited to environments still running IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 earlier than 6.1.12. Internet-facing or broadly reachable backup infrastructure would raise operational risk because service crashes can affect backup and recovery availability. Treat this as a backup availability risk, not a confirmed breach risk. Prioritize remediation if FastBack is still in production, especially where backup services support critical recovery objectives or are reachable outside tightly controlled networks. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack servers and versions.; Upgrade FastBack 6.1 deployments to 6.1.12 or later if still supported.; Review IBM guidance for supported remediation and lifecycle status..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 30, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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