CVE-2007-6017: Input Validation
First published: Fri Feb 29 2008(Updated: )
The PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control in pvcalendar.ocx in the scheduler component in the Media Server in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) 11d 11.0.6235 and 11.0.7170, and 12.0 12.0.1364, exposes the unsafe Save method, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash), or create or overwrite arbitrary files, via string values of the (1) _DOWText0, (2) _DOWText1, (3) _DOWText2, (4) _DOWText3, (5) _DOWText4, (6) _DOWText5, (7) _DOWText6, (8) _MonthText0, (9) _MonthText1, (10) _MonthText2, (11) _MonthText3, (12) _MonthText4, (13) _MonthText5, (14) _MonthText6, (15) _MonthText7, (16) _MonthText8, (17) _MonthText9, (18) _MonthText10, and (19) _MonthText11 properties. NOTE: the vendor states "Authenticated user involvement required," but authentication is not needed to attack a client machine that loads this control.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Veritas Backup Exec | =11d-11.0.6235 | |
| Symantec Veritas Backup Exec | =11d-11.0.7170 | |
| Symantec Veritas Backup Exec | =12.0-12.0.1364 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27885
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-101/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019525
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/300471.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/308669.htm
- http://support.veritas.com/docs/300471
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28008
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.28.html
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.29.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0718
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2672
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6017?
CVE-2007-6017 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6017?
To mitigate CVE-2007-6017, update Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server to a version that is not affected.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2007-6017?
CVE-2007-6017 affects Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server versions 11d (11.0.6235 and 11.0.7170) and 12.0 (12.0.1364).
Who discovered CVE-2007-6017?
CVE-2007-6017 was reported by a security researcher and was observed in the ActiveX control of Symantec Backup Exec.
What does the Save method in CVE-2007-6017 do?
The Save method in CVE-2007-6017 is exposed in an insecure way, allowing remote attackers to exploit it for denial of service.
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- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec veritas backup exec
- version/symantec veritas backup exec/11d-11.0.6235
- version/symantec veritas backup exec/11d-11.0.7170
- version/symantec veritas backup exec/12.0-12.0.1364