CVE-2017-8859: Critical severity symantec netbackup appliance vulnerability
Published May 9, 2017
·Updated
In Veritas NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary commands as root.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Veritas NetBackup Appliance<=2.7.2
Veritas NetBackup Appliance=2.7.3
Veritas NetBackup Appliance=3.0
Event History
May 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8859?
CVE-2017-8859 is rated as critical because it allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root.
2
Which versions of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are affected by CVE-2017-8859?
CVE-2017-8859 affects Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions 2.7.2 and earlier, as well as version 3.0.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-8859?
To fix CVE-2017-8859, upgrade to a patched version of Veritas NetBackup Appliance that addresses this vulnerability.
4
Can CVE-2017-8859 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8859 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated users, posing significant risk to the system.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8859 on my system?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-8859 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and full control over the affected appliance.