How severe is CVE-2012-5954?

CVE-2012-5954 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5954?

CVE-2012-5954 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5954?

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

When was CVE-2012-5954 published?

CVE-2012-5954 was published on 2012-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5954

CVE-2012-5954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management
Published: 2012-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management (aka TSM HSM) before 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x before 6.3.1.0 allows remote attackers to read or modify HSM-managed file system objects via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5954?: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management (aka TSM HSM) before 6.2.5.0 and 6.3.x before 6.3.1.0 allows remote attackers to read or modify HSM-managed file system objects via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5954?: CVE-2012-5954 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5954?: CVE-2012-5954 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5954?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5954 published?: CVE-2012-5954 was published on 2012-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:6.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_space_management:6.3.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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