How severe is CVE-2015-1924?

CVE-2015-1924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1924?

CVE-2015-1924 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1924?

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-2015-1924 published?

CVE-2015-1924 was published on 2015-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1924

CVE-2015-1924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback
Published: 2015-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1925, CVE-2015-1929, CVE-2015-1930, CVE-2015-1948, CVE-2015-1953, CVE-2015-1954, CVE-2015-1962, CVE-2015-1963, CVE-2015-1964, and CVE-2015-1965.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1924?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack 6.1 before 6.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1925, CVE-2015-1929, CVE-2015-1930, CVE-2015-1948, CVE-2015-1953, CVE-2015-1954, CVE-2015-1962, CVE-2015-1963, CVE-2015-1964, and CVE-2015-1965.
How severe is CVE-2015-1924?: CVE-2015-1924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1924?: CVE-2015-1924 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Fastback. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1924?: 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-2015-1924 published?: CVE-2015-1924 was published on 2015-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_fastback:6.1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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