CVE-2007-4346: Medium severity Symantec BackupExec System Recovery vulnerability

Published Nov 29, 2007
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Updated

The Job Engine (bengine.exe) service in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers (BEWS) 11d build 11.0.7170 and 11.0.6.6235 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and service crash) via a crafted packet to port 5633/tcp.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=11.0.7170
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=11.0.6235

Event History

Nov 29, 2007
CVE Published
11:46 PM
Nov 30, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4346?

CVE-2007-4346 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4346?

To remediate CVE-2007-4346, upgrading to a patched version of Symantec Backup Exec is recommended.

3

What versions of Symantec Backup Exec are affected by CVE-2007-4346?

CVE-2007-4346 affects Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11d build 11.0.7170 and version 11.0.6.6235.

4

Can CVE-2007-4346 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-4346 can be exploited remotely through a crafted packet sent to port 5633/tcp.

5

What impact does CVE-2007-4346 have on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2007-4346 is a denial of service, which results in a NULL dereference and subsequent service crash.

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