CVE-2017-6408: Race Condition
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. A local-privilege-escalation race condition in pbx_exchange can occur when a local user connects to a socket before permissions are secured.
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-2017-6408?
CVE-2017-6408 has been classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6408?
To fix CVE-2017-6408, upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 8.1 or later and Veritas NetBackup Appliance version 3.1 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6408?
CVE-2017-6408 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to 8.0 and Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions up to 3.0.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2017-6408?
Local users who connect to the pbx_exchange socket before permission is secured can be impacted by CVE-2017-6408.
When was CVE-2017-6408 disclosed?
CVE-2017-6408 was disclosed in 2017.
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