How severe is CVE-2010-3756?

CVE-2010-3756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3756?

CVE-2010-3756 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3756?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-3756 published?

CVE-2010-3756 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3756

CVE-2010-3756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback
Published: 2010-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The _CalcHashValueWithLength function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 does not properly validate an unspecified length value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending data over TCP. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3060.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3756?: The _CalcHashValueWithLength function in FastBackServer.exe in the Server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) FastBack 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.6.0 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.1 does not properly validate an unspecified length value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending data over TCP. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3060.
How severe is CVE-2010-3756?: CVE-2010-3756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3756?: CVE-2010-3756 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3756 published?: CVE-2010-3756 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:5.5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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