IBM TSM Client Remote Heap BOF Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with IBM TSM Client and is prone to heap based buffer overflow vulnerability. Vulnerability exists due to an input validation error in TSM Backup-Archive client, which affects the Client Acceptor Daemon (CAD) and the Backup-Archive client scheduler and scheduler service when the option 'SCHEDMODE' is set to 'PROMPTED'.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow execution of arbitrary code or cause denial of service. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Apply patch http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623
Affected
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) versions 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.0.7 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) versions 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.2 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) versions 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.1 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) versions 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.2 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) versions 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.1 - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Express all levels
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