# CVE-2013-6714: The FlashCopy Manager for VMware component in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 3.1 through 4.1.0.1 does not properly check authorization

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-05-26 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The FlashCopy Manager for VMware component in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 3.1 through 4.1.0.1 does not properly check authorization for backup and restore operations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive VM data or cause a denial of service (data overwrite or disk consumption) via unspecified GUI actions.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89057
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21673045

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