CVE-2017-6399: High severity Veritas Access vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance Before 2.7.2. Privileged remote command execution on NetBackup Server and Client (on the server or a connected client) can occur.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Veritas Access<=7.2.1
Veritas NetBackup<=7.7.1
Veritas NetBackup Appliance<=2.7.1

Event History

Mar 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6399?

CVE-2017-6399 has a severity rating that indicates it is a critical vulnerability allowing privileged remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6399?

To fix CVE-2017-6399, upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 7.7.2 or later, or NetBackup Appliance version 2.7.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6399?

CVE-2017-6399 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to 7.7.1, Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions up to 2.7.1, and Veritas Access versions up to 7.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6399?

CVE-2017-6399 is categorized as a remote command execution vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-6399 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-6399 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute commands on the affected NetBackup server or clients.

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