How severe is CVE-2010-4604?

CVE-2010-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-4604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4604?

CVE-2010-4604 affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4604?

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-2010-4604 published?

CVE-2010-4604 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4604

CVE-2010-4604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Published: 2010-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4604?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GeneratePassword function in dsmtca (aka the Trusted Communications Agent or TCA) in the backup-archive client in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.3.x before 5.3.6.10, 5.4.x before 5.4.3.4, 5.5.x before 5.5.2.10, and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.1 on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges by specifying a long LANG environment variable, and then sending a request over a pipe.
How severe is CVE-2010-4604?: CVE-2010-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4604?: CVE-2010-4604 affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4604?: 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-2010-4604 published?: CVE-2010-4604 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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