Remote Code Execution in Quest NetVault Backup by Quest Software
CVE-2017-17658

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Quest Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-17658?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations of Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12. It arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied strings within the NVBUJobDefinitions Get method, which can lead to improper construction of SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute malicious code within the context of the underlying database without requiring authentication.

Affected Version(s)

Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-994
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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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