What is the severity of CVE-2017-17424?

CVE-2017-17424 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17424?

To fix CVE-2017-17424, update to the latest version of Quest NetVault Backup that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Quest NetVault Backup are affected by CVE-2017-17424?

CVE-2017-17424 affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.

Can CVE-2017-17424 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2017-17424 can be exploited without requiring authentication, allowing attackers easy access.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-17424 describe?

CVE-2017-17424 describes a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through specific method requests.

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CVE-2017-17424

critical

9.8

CWE

8/2/2018

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-17424: 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 NVBUScheduleSet 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-4235.

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-17-977

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17424?
CVE-2017-17424 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17424?
To fix CVE-2017-17424, update to the latest version of Quest NetVault Backup that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Quest NetVault Backup are affected by CVE-2017-17424?
CVE-2017-17424 affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.
Can CVE-2017-17424 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2017-17424 can be exploited without requiring authentication, allowing attackers easy access.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-17424 describe?
CVE-2017-17424 describes a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through specific method requests.

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