CVE-2013-4678: Infoleak

Published Aug 4, 2013
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Updated

The NDMP protocol implementation in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive host-version information via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Symantec Backup Exec=2010
Symantec Backup Exec=2010_r3-sp1
Symantec Backup Exec=2010_r3-sp2
Symantec Backup Exec=2012
Symantec Backup Exec=2012-sp1

Event History

Aug 4, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4678?

The severity of CVE-2013-4678 is classified as medium due to the potential exposure of sensitive host-version information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4678?

To fix CVE-2013-4678, upgrade Symantec Backup Exec to version 2010 R3 SP3 or 2012 SP2 or later.

3

What versions of Symantec Backup Exec are affected by CVE-2013-4678?

CVE-2013-4678 affects versions 2010 R3 prior to SP3 and 2012 prior to SP2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2013-4678?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2013-4678 to obtain sensitive host-version information.

5

What type of information can be accessed through CVE-2013-4678?

CVE-2013-4678 allows access to sensitive host-version information that could be used for further exploitation.

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