How severe is CVE-2013-3976?

CVE-2013-3976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-3976 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-2013-3976?

CVE-2013-3976 primarily affects Ibm Data Protection. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3976?

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

When was CVE-2013-3976 published?

CVE-2013-3976 was published on 2014-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3976

CVE-2013-3976 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Data Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Data Protection
Published: 2014-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) Data Protection for Exchange component 6.1 before 6.1.3.4 and 6.3 before 6.3.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail and the (2) FlashCopy Manager for Exchange component 2.2 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager do not properly constrain mailbox contents during certain PST restore operations, which allows remote authenticated users to read the personal e-mail of other users in opportunistic circumstances by launching an e-mail client after an administrator performs a multiple-mailbox restore.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3976?: The (1) Data Protection for Exchange component 6.1 before 6.1.3.4 and 6.3 before 6.3.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail and the (2) FlashCopy Manager for Exchange component 2.2 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager do not properly constrain mailbox contents during certain PST restore operations, which allows remote authenticated users to read the personal e-mail of other users in opportunistic circumstances by launching an e-mail client after an administrator performs a multiple-mailbox restore.
How severe is CVE-2013-3976?: CVE-2013-3976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-3976 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-2013-3976?: CVE-2013-3976 primarily affects Ibm Data Protection. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3976 published?: CVE-2013-3976 was published on 2014-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_protection:6.1:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_protection:6.3:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flashcopy_manager:2.1:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flashcopy_manager:2.2:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flashcopy_manager:3.1:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_flashcopy_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_mail:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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