CVE-2022-26503: High severity VEEAM Veeam vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2022
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Updated

Deserialization of untrusted data in Veeam Agent for Windows 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.0.2, 4.x, and 5.x allows local users to run arbitrary code with local system privileges.

Affected Software

7 affected components
VEEAM Veeam>=4.0.0<4.0.2.2208
VEEAM Veeam>=5.0.0<5.0.3.4708
VEEAM Veeam=2.0
VEEAM Veeam=2.1
VEEAM Veeam=2.2
VEEAM Veeam=3.0.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26503?

CVE-2022-26503 is a vulnerability that allows local users to run arbitrary code with local system privileges in Veeam Agent for Windows 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.0.2, 4.x, and 5.x.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26503?

Veeam Agent for Windows versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.0.2, 4.x, and 5.x are affected by CVE-2022-26503.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-26503?

CVE-2022-26503 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).

4

How can CVE-2022-26503 be exploited?

CVE-2022-26503 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected Veeam Agent for Windows software, allowing them to run arbitrary code with local system privileges.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-26503?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-26503 on the Veeam website (https://veeam.com) and in their knowledge base article (https://www.veeam.com/kb4289).

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