SB2017051025 - Input validation error in NetBackup Appliance
Published: May 10, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051025
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8859)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In Veritas NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary commands as root.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.