What is the severity of CVE-2017-17421?

CVE-2017-17421 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17421?

To fix CVE-2017-17421, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-17421?

CVE-2017-17421 can be exploited for remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-17421?

CVE-2017-17421 affects installations of Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-17421?

No, exploitation of CVE-2017-17421 does not require any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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CVE-2017-17421

critical

9.8

CWE

8/2/2018

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-17421: 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 NVBUSelectionSet 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-4232.

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-17-986

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17421?
To fix CVE-2017-17421, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 can be exploited for remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 affects installations of Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-17421?
No, exploitation of CVE-2017-17421 does not require any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17421?
To fix CVE-2017-17421, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 can be exploited for remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-17421?
CVE-2017-17421 affects installations of Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-17421?
No, exploitation of CVE-2017-17421 does not require any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.