Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup Software by Quest Software
CVE-2017-17421

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17421?

A security vulnerability exists in Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw arises from improper validation of user-supplied strings in the NVBUSelectionSet Get method requests. By leveraging this issue, an attacker can manipulate SQL queries, enabling unauthorized actions in the context of the affected database. Importantly, no authentication is necessary to exploit this vulnerability, significantly increasing the risk for affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-986
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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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