CVE-2016-7399: Command Injection
First published: Wed Jan 04 2017(Updated: )
scripts/license.pl in Veritas NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, 2.7.x through 2.7.3, and 3.0.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostName parameter to appliancews/getLicense.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.0.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.0.1 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.0.2 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.0.3 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.0.4 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.1.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.1.1 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.6.1.2 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.7.0.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.7.1.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =2.7.2.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | =3.0.0.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/2016/veritas-netbackup-appliance-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94384
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037555
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS16-002.html
- https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000116055
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7399?
CVE-2016-7399 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7399?
To fix CVE-2016-7399, upgrade the Vernitas NetBackup Appliance to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are affected by CVE-2016-7399?
CVE-2016-7399 affects Veritas NetBackup Appliance firmware versions 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, 2.7.x through 2.7.3, and 3.0.x.
Can CVE-2016-7399 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2016-7399 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-7399?
Exploiting CVE-2016-7399 can lead to unauthorized command execution on the affected Veritas NetBackup Appliance.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/veritas
- canonical/veritas netbackup appliance firmware
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.0.0
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.0.1
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.0.2
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.0.3
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.0.4
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.1.0
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.1.1
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.6.1.2
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.7.0.0
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.7.1.0
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/2.7.2.0
- version/veritas netbackup appliance firmware/3.0.0.0