CVE-2005-1372: Medium severity Bakbone Netvault vulnerability

Published May 2, 2005
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Updated

nvstatsmngr.exe process in BakBone NetVault 7.1 does not properly drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Help menu.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bakbone Netvault=7.3
Bakbone Netvault=7.1.1

Event History

May 2, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1372?

CVE-2005-1372 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1372?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1372, upgrade to NetVault version 7.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-1372?

CVE-2005-1372 affects local users of BakBone NetVault versions 7.1 and 7.1.1.

4

What causes CVE-2005-1372?

CVE-2005-1372 is caused by nvstatsmngr.exe failing to drop privileges before opening files.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2005-1372?

No, CVE-2005-1372 can only be exploited by local users.

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