CVE-2017-6400
First published: Thu Mar 02 2017(Updated: )
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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas Access | <=7.2.1 | |
| Veritas NetBackup | <=7.7.1 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | <=2.7.1 |
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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.
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