CVE-2009-1522
CVE-2009-1522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17 on AIX and Windows, when SSL is used, allows remote attackers to conduct unspecified man-in-the-middle attacks and read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1522?
- The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.1.17 on AIX and Windows, when SSL is used, allows remote attackers to conduct unspecified man-in-the-middle attacks and read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1522?
- CVE-2009-1522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1522 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1522?
- CVE-2009-1522 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1522?
- 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-2009-1522 published?
- CVE-2009-1522 was published on 2009-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/54235
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32604
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59781
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1235
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50330
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_client:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_client:5.5.0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_client:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_client:5.5.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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