CVE-2017-8858
First published: Tue May 09 2017(Updated: )
In Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, there is unauthenticated privileged remote file write using the 'bprd' process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas NetBackup | <=8.0 | |
| Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware | <=3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8858?
CVE-2017-8858 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote file writes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8858?
To remediate CVE-2017-8858, upgrade Veritas NetBackup to version 8.1 or later and NetBackup Appliance to version 3.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8858?
CVE-2017-8858 affects Veritas NetBackup versions up to 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance versions up to 3.0.
What attack vector is used in CVE-2017-8858?
CVE-2017-8858 can be exploited via an unauthenticated remote attacker leveraging the 'bprd' process.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-8858?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8858 could allow an attacker to perform privileged file writes without authentication, potentially compromising the system.
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