DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Veritas Backup Exec Before 22.2 HotFix 917391

CVE-2024-33673

Summary

An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in Veritas Backup Exec prior to version 22.2 HotFix 917391. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit DLL Hijacking by manipulating the Windows DLL Search path, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive components within the software environment. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the affected systems, emphasizing the need for prompt updates and security measures to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

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