Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2017-17417

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17417?

This vulnerability permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running a specific version of Quest NetVault Backup due to improper validation of user-supplied strings in NVBUPhaseStatus Acknowledge method requests. The flaw arises when these strings are used to construct SQL queries without adequate safeguards, allowing an attacker to manipulate the underlying database and execute code remotely without requiring authentication.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46446/
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https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-982
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EPSS Score

41% 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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