What is the severity of CVE-2017-8857?

CVE-2017-8857 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthenticated file copy and arbitrary remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8857?

To fix CVE-2017-8857, upgrade to Veritas NetBackup versions later than 8.0 or to the NetBackup Appliance version later than 3.0.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8857?

CVE-2017-8857 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to and including 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance versions up to and including 3.0.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-8857?

The risks include unauthorized access and command execution on the affected systems, which could lead to data breaches or system integrity compromises.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-8857?

Yes, CVE-2017-8857 is actively exploitable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely without authentication.

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CVE-2017-8857

critical

CWE

732

9/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8857

First published: Tue May 09 2017(Updated: )

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

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-2017-8857?
CVE-2017-8857 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthenticated file copy and arbitrary remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8857?
To fix CVE-2017-8857, upgrade to Veritas NetBackup versions later than 8.0 or to the NetBackup Appliance version later than 3.0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8857?
CVE-2017-8857 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to and including 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance versions up to and including 3.0.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-8857?
The risks include unauthorized access and command execution on the affected systems, which could lead to data breaches or system integrity compromises.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-8857?
Yes, CVE-2017-8857 is actively exploitable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely without authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8857?
CVE-2017-8857 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthenticated file copy and arbitrary remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8857?
To fix CVE-2017-8857, upgrade to Veritas NetBackup versions later than 8.0 or to the NetBackup Appliance version later than 3.0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8857?
CVE-2017-8857 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to and including 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance versions up to and including 3.0.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-8857?
The risks include unauthorized access and command execution on the affected systems, which could lead to data breaches or system integrity compromises.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-8857?
Yes, CVE-2017-8857 is actively exploitable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely without authentication.