Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup by Quest Software
CVE-2017-17414

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17414?

This security vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without the need for authentication. The flaw arises from improper handling of NVBUPhaseStatus Get method requests, specifically the insufficient validation of user-supplied strings used in SQL queries. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can execute malicious code within the context of the affected database, potentially leading to unauthorized access and further compromise of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-979
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EPSS Score

21% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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