CVE-2022-36951: Critical severity netbackup enterprise server vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2022
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Updated

In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an unauthenticated remote attacker may compromise the host by exploiting an incorrectly patched vulnerability. 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·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36951?

CVE-2022-36951 is a vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise the host.

2

What versions of Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter are affected by CVE-2022-36951?

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-2022-36951.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36951?

CVE-2022-36951 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can an unauthenticated remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-36951?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36951 by taking advantage of an incorrectly patched vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-36951?

Yes, Veritas has released patches to address CVE-2022-36951. Please refer to their official website for more information and instructions on applying the patches.

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