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CVE-2015-6557: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 5.5 before 5.5.6.1, 6.3...

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 5.5 before 5.5.6.1, 6.3 before 6.3.1.5, 6.4 before 6.4.1.7, and 7.1 before 7.1.2; Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 before 5.5.1.1, 6.1 before 6.1.3.7, 6.3 before 6.3.1.5, 6.4 before 6.4.1.7, and 7.1 before 7.1.2; and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 3.1 before 3.1.1.5, 3.2 before 3.2.1.7, and 4.1 before 4.1.2, when application tracing is used, place cleartext passwords in exception messages, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading trace output, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4949.

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Some legacy IBM Tivoli backup components could write passwords in clear text into trace exception output when application tracing is enabled. The main business risk is credential exposure from logs or trace files, especially on systems protecting SQL Server or Exchange data. The source bundle provides no CVSS score or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Tivoli backup environments using the named SQL Server, Exchange Server, or FlashCopy Manager components with application tracing enabled or retained trace output accessible. Treat as a focused legacy-platform remediation item. Escalate if affected backup systems protect critical databases or mailboxes, tracing is enabled, or trace archives are broadly accessible. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected IBM components to the fixed versions or later named in the CVE description.; Review IBM advisory IT03480 and related IBM guidance before changing production backup systems.; Disable unnecessary application tracing where operationally feasible..

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