Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2017-17657

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17657?

This vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient validation of user-supplied strings in NVBUBackup TimeRange method requests. The flaw is especially critical as it does not require authentication, enabling attackers to exploit vulnerable installations and potentially gain access to the underlying database, thereby compromising sensitive information and systems.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-993
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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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