Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2017-17656

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17656?

A serious vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. The issue arises due to inadequate validation of user-supplied strings used in SQL queries within the NVBUBackup JobList method requests. This flaw enables attackers to manipulate database operations, potentially leading to severe breaches of data integrity and system control. Security measures should be promptly evaluated to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-992
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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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