What is the severity of CVE-2017-17419?

CVE-2017-17419 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17419?

To fix CVE-2017-17419, you should upgrade Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2017-17419 have on systems?

CVE-2017-17419 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which could lead to complete system compromise.

Is CVE-2017-17419 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2017-17419 can be easily exploited by remote attackers since it does not require authentication.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17419?

CVE-2017-17419 specifically affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.

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CVE-2017-17419

critical

9.8

CWE

8/2/2018

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-17419: SQL Injection

First published: Thu Feb 08 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NVBUTransferHistory Get method requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the underlying database. Was ZDI-CAN-4230.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell NetVault Backup	=11.3.0.12

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Reference Links

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-984

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17419?
CVE-2017-17419 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17419?
To fix CVE-2017-17419, you should upgrade Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2017-17419 have on systems?
CVE-2017-17419 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which could lead to complete system compromise.
Is CVE-2017-17419 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2017-17419 can be easily exploited by remote attackers since it does not require authentication.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17419?
CVE-2017-17419 specifically affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.

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