Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2017-17420

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17420?

A remote code execution vulnerability is present in Quest NetVault Backup, specifically in version 11.3.0.12. This flaw occurs due to insufficient validation of user-supplied strings in NVBUJobCountHistory Get method requests, which leads to the construction of potentially malicious SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code, compromising the security of the underlying database without the need for authentication. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust input validation practices.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-985
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EPSS Score

19% 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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