Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2017-17652

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17652?

A vulnerability has been identified in Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied input in the NVBUBackup Count method. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting specific requests that lead to the manipulation of SQL queries, potentially gaining access to the database and executing commands. Importantly, this security flaw does not require authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-988
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EPSS Score

14% 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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