CVE-2017-6405
First published: Thu Mar 02 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. Hostname-based security is open to DNS spoofing.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas NetBackup | <=8.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance | <=3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6405?
CVE-2017-6405 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on hostname-based security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6405?
To fix CVE-2017-6405, it is recommended to upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 8.1 or later and NetBackup Appliance version 3.1 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-6405?
The impact of CVE-2017-6405 involves the exposure of hostname-based security to DNS spoofing attacks.
Which versions of Veritas NetBackup are affected by CVE-2017-6405?
CVE-2017-6405 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to and including 8.0.
Which versions of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are vulnerable to CVE-2017-6405?
CVE-2017-6405 affects Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions up to and including 3.0.
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