CVE-2017-6409: Critical severity Veritas NetBackup vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. Unauthenticated CORBA interfaces permit inappropriate access.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Veritas NetBackup<=8.0
Veritas NetBackup Appliance<=3.0
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6409?
CVE-2017-6409 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthenticated access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6409?
To fix CVE-2017-6409, apply the latest patches provided by Veritas for affected versions.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6409?
CVE-2017-6409 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance versions up to 3.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6409?
CVE-2017-6409 is an unauthenticated access vulnerability related to CORBA interfaces.
5
Can CVE-2017-6409 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6409 can be exploited remotely due to the unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability.