Remote Code Execution in Quest NetVault Backup by Quest Software
CVE-2017-17413

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17413?

The vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup arises from improper validation of user-supplied strings in the NVBUBackupTargetSet Get method. This flaw enables remote attackers to craft malicious requests, allowing arbitrary code execution within the context of the underlying database. Since authentication is not required, the risk is significantly heightened, leading to potential unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-978
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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