File Writing Vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup Solutions
CVE-2022-36987

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Veritas
Status
Netbackup
Netbackup Appliance
Flex Appliance
Flex Scale
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2022

Summary

A file writing vulnerability was identified in Veritas NetBackup ranging from versions 8.1.x through 9.1.x. This flaw allows an attacker with authenticated access to a NetBackup Client to write arbitrary files to the NetBackup Primary server. Exploiting this vulnerability could result in unauthorized data manipulation and compromise the integrity of the backup environment, highlighting a significant risk for organizations reliant on NetBackup for data protection. Proper security measures and regular updates are essential to mitigate potential threats associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VT...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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