CVE-2006-6309
CVE-2006-6309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple array index errors in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary memory locations and cause a denial of service (crash) via a large index value in unspecified messages, a different issue than CVE-2006-5855.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6309?
- Multiple array index errors in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) before 5.2.9 and 5.3.x before 5.3.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary memory locations and cause a denial of service (crash) via a large index value in unspecified messages, a different issue than CVE-2006-5855.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6309?
- CVE-2006-6309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6309 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6309?
- CVE-2006-6309 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6309?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-6309 published?
- CVE-2006-6309 was published on 2006-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1979
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21250261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453544/100/0/threaded
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-14.html
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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