CVE-2017-6400: High severity Veritas Access vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance Before 2.7.2. Privileged command execution on NetBackup Server and Client can occur (on the local system).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6400?
CVE-2017-6400 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privileged command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6400?
To remediate CVE-2017-6400, update Veritas NetBackup to version 7.7.2 or later and Veritas NetBackup Appliance to version 2.7.2 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6400?
CVE-2017-6400 affects Veritas NetBackup versions before 7.7.2 and Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions before 2.7.2.
Is CVE-2017-6400 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2017-6400 is a local vulnerability that requires an attacker to have local access to the NetBackup Server or Client.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-6400 facilitate?
CVE-2017-6400 can facilitate unauthorized privileged command execution on the affected systems.