Security Bulletin
Summary
When application tracing is enabled and a password change operation is performed, the Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) password is displayed in plain text in the trace output.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-0371
DESCRIPTION: The Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) password may be displayed in plain text via application trace output while application tracing is enabled.
CVSS Base Score: 5.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112090 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
The following levels of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) Client are affected:
- 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.6.2
- 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.3.3
- 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.2.5
- 6.2, 6.1, and 5.5 all levels (these releases are EOS)
Remediation/Fixes
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Release | First Fixing VRM Level | Platform | Link to Fix / Fix Availability Target |
7.1 | 7.1.6.3 | AIX HP-UX Linux Macintosh Solaris Windows | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24042496 |
6.4 | 6.4.3.4 | AIX HP-UX Linux Macintosh Solaris Windows | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041144 |
6.3 | 6.3.2.6 | AIX HP-UX Linux Macintosh Solaris Windows | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24037930 |
6.2, 6.1, and 5.5 | None | AIX HP-UX Linux Macintosh Solaris Windows | Upgrade to a fixed level (7.1.6.3, 6.4.3.4, or 6.3.2.6) or use the workaround provided below. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Tracing is disabled by default. It is normally enabled only when directed by IBM support to troubleshoot an issue.
To minimize exposure to this vulnerability, disable tracing unless required and delete trace files that are no longer needed.
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
02 November 2016 - Original version published.
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21985114