CVE-2022-45461: OS Command Injection
First published: Thu Nov 17 2022(Updated: )
The Java Admin Console in Veritas NetBackup through 10.1 and related Veritas products on Linux and UNIX allows authenticated non-root users (that have been explicitly added to the auth.conf file) to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas NetBackup | <=10.1 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Opengroup Unix | ||
| All of | ||
| Veritas NetBackup | <=10.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Opengroup Unix |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-45461.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45461?
The severity of CVE-2022-45461 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-45461?
Veritas NetBackup through version 10.1 and related Veritas products on Linux and UNIX are affected by CVE-2022-45461.
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
Authenticated non-root users who have been explicitly added to the auth.conf file can exploit this vulnerability.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-45461 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-45461, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Veritas NetBackup and related Veritas products.
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