CVE-2017-12479: Critical severity unitrends backup vulnerability
It was discovered that an issue in the session logic in Unitrends Backup (UB) before 10.0.0 allowed using the LOGDIR environment variable during a web session to elevate an existing low-privilege user to root privileges. A remote attacker with existing low-privilege credentials could then execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12479?
CVE-2017-12479 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12479?
To fix CVE-2017-12479, upgrade to Unitrends Backup version 10.0.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-12479?
CVE-2017-12479 affects users of Unitrends Backup versions prior to 10.0.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-12479?
The impact of CVE-2017-12479 includes the ability for a remote attacker to elevate their privileges to root.
What type of attack is CVE-2017-12479 associated with?
CVE-2017-12479 is associated with a remote privilege escalation attack.