CVE-2024-29851: High severity Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication vulnerability

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager allows high-privileged users to steal NTLM hash of Enterprise manager service account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication<12.1.2.172

Event History

May 21, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:24 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:25 PM
May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 23, 2024
News Published
via The Register·02:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:35 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29851?

CVE-2024-29851 is considered a critical security vulnerability that allows high-privileged users to steal the NTLM hash of the Enterprise Manager service account.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29851?

To address CVE-2024-29851, it is recommended to upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication to version 12.1.2.172 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-29851?

CVE-2024-29851 affects users of Veeam Backup & Replication versions prior to 12.1.2.172.

4

What kind of data can be compromised due to CVE-2024-29851?

CVE-2024-29851 can lead to the compromise of the NTLM hash of the Enterprise Manager service account, which may allow unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29851?

While an upgrade is the primary recommendation, if an immediate upgrade is not feasible, limiting access to high-privileged accounts can help mitigate risks associated with CVE-2024-29851.

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