How severe is CVE-2010-3757?

CVE-2010-3757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3757?

CVE-2010-3757 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-2010-3757?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-3757 published?

CVE-2010-3757 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3757

CVE-2010-3757 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback
Published: 2010-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the _Eventlog 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers located after a | (pipe) character in a string. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3059.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3757?: Format string vulnerability in the _Eventlog 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers located after a | (pipe) character in a string. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3059.
How severe is CVE-2010-3757?: CVE-2010-3757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3757?: CVE-2010-3757 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-2010-3757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-3757 published?: CVE-2010-3757 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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