CVE-2023-28758: High severity netbackup enterprise server vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 8.3.0.2. BPCD allows an unprivileged user to specify a log file path when executing a NetBackup command. This can be used to overwrite existing NetBackup log files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Veritas NetBackup<8.3.0.2

Event History

Mar 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28758?

CVE-2023-28758 is a vulnerability discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 8.3.0.2 that allows an unprivileged user to specify a log file path when executing a NetBackup command, potentially overwriting existing log files.

2

How does CVE-2023-28758 affect Veritas NetBackup?

CVE-2023-28758 affects Veritas NetBackup versions before 8.3.0.2, allowing an unprivileged user to compromise the integrity of log files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28758?

CVE-2023-28758 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-28758 in Veritas NetBackup?

To fix CVE-2023-28758, you should update Veritas NetBackup to version 8.3.0.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28758?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28758 on the Veritas website at [https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-003](https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-003).

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