Remote Code Execution in Quest NetVault Backup by Quest Software
CVE-2017-17425

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17425?

This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on unprotected installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Exploitation does not require authentication, making it particularly dangerous. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of a user-supplied string, which is used in SQL query construction. This oversight allows an attacker to interact with the underlying database, potentially leading to significant security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-987
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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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CVE-2017-17425 : Remote Code Execution in Quest NetVault Backup by Quest Software