What is the severity of CVE-2018-1163?

CVE-2018-1163 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1163?

To fix CVE-2018-1163, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-1163?

CVE-2018-1163 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, which can lead to unauthorized access.

Which version of Quest NetVault Backup is affected by CVE-2018-1163?

CVE-2018-1163 specifically affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.2.0.13.

How does CVE-2018-1163 allow attackers to gain access?

CVE-2018-1163 allows attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the JSON RPC Request handling with the checksession parameter.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1163

critical

CWE

287

8/2/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1163

First published: Thu Feb 08 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. The specific flaw exists within JSON RPC Request handling. By setting the checksession parameter to a specific value, it is possible to bypass authentication to critical functions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4752.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Quest NetVault Backup	=11.2.0.13

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Reference Links

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1163?
To fix CVE-2018-1163, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, which can lead to unauthorized access.
Which version of Quest NetVault Backup is affected by CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 specifically affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.2.0.13.
How does CVE-2018-1163 allow attackers to gain access?
CVE-2018-1163 allows attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the JSON RPC Request handling with the checksession parameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1163?
To fix CVE-2018-1163, update Quest NetVault Backup to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, which can lead to unauthorized access.
Which version of Quest NetVault Backup is affected by CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 specifically affects Quest NetVault Backup version 11.2.0.13.
How does CVE-2018-1163 allow attackers to gain access?
CVE-2018-1163 allows attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the JSON RPC Request handling with the checksession parameter.