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 NVBUBackup ClientList 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-4287.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Dell NetVault Backup | =11.3.0.12 |
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CVE-2017-17654 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
To fix CVE-2017-17654, upgrade to the latest version of Quest NetVault Backup that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2017-17654 affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12.
Yes, CVE-2017-17654 can be exploited without any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.
Exploiting CVE-2017-17654 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, risking data loss and system integrity.