What is the severity of CVE-2024-28222?

CVE-2024-28222 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated file uploads and execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28222?

To fix CVE-2024-28222, users should upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 8.1.2 or later, and NetBackup Appliance version 3.1.2 or later.

What does CVE-2024-28222 affect?

CVE-2024-28222 affects Veritas NetBackup versions prior to 8.1.2 and Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions prior to 3.1.2.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-28222?

Any organization using the vulnerable versions of Veritas NetBackup or NetBackup Appliance could potentially be affected by CVE-2024-28222.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-28222?

The impact of CVE-2024-28222 includes the ability for an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary files on the affected systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-28222

critical

9.8

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

7/3/2024

21/1/2025

CVE-2024-28222: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Mar 07 2024(Updated: )

In Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2, the BPCD process inadequately validates the file path, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Veritas NetBackup	<8.1.2
Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware	<3.1.2
Veritas NetBackup	<8.1.2
Veritas NetBackup Appliance Firmware	<3.1.2

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Reference Links

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28222?
CVE-2024-28222 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated file uploads and execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28222?
To fix CVE-2024-28222, users should upgrade to Veritas NetBackup version 8.1.2 or later, and NetBackup Appliance version 3.1.2 or later.
What does CVE-2024-28222 affect?
CVE-2024-28222 affects Veritas NetBackup versions prior to 8.1.2 and Veritas NetBackup Appliance versions prior to 3.1.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-28222?
Any organization using the vulnerable versions of Veritas NetBackup or NetBackup Appliance could potentially be affected by CVE-2024-28222.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-28222?
The impact of CVE-2024-28222 includes the ability for an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary files on the affected systems.

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