CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8856

First published: Tue May 09 2017(Updated: )

In Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, there is unauthenticated, arbitrary remote command execution using the 'bprd' process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Veritas NetBackup<=8.0
Veritas NetBackup Appliance<=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8856?

    CVE-2017-8856 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8856?

    To fix CVE-2017-8856, it is recommended to upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 8.1 or later and NetBackup Appliance version 3.1 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8856?

    CVE-2017-8856 affects Veritas NetBackup versions 8.0 and earlier, as well as NetBackup Appliance versions 3.0 and earlier.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-8856 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2017-8856 is that it allows arbitrary remote command execution, compromising the security of affected systems.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-8856?

    No, CVE-2017-8856 can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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