CVE-2022-36949: Critical severity netbackup enterprise server vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2022
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Updated

In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an attacker with local access to a NetBackup OpsCenter server could potentially escalate their privileges. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Veritas NetBackup>=8.0<8.3.0.2
Veritas NetBackup=9.0
Veritas NetBackup=9.1.0.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter vulnerability is CVE-2022-36949.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36949?

The severity of CVE-2022-36949 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which versions of Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter are affected by CVE-2022-36949?

Versions 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10 are affected by CVE-2022-36949.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with local access to a NetBackup OpsCenter server could potentially escalate their privileges.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36949 available?

Yes, Veritas has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the Veritas security advisory for more information.

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