CVE-2024-33672: High severity netbackup enterprise server vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 10.4. The Multi-Threaded Agent used in NetBackup can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Veritas NetBackup<10.4
Veritas NetBackup<10.4

Event History

Apr 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33672?

CVE-2024-33672 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-33672?

To fix CVE-2024-33672, upgrade Veritas NetBackup to version 10.4 or later.

3

What is affected by CVE-2024-33672?

CVE-2024-33672 affects Veritas NetBackup versions prior to 10.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-33672?

CVE-2024-33672 is a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file deletion due to inadequate security in the Multi-Threaded Agent.

5

Can CVE-2024-33672 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-33672 can potentially be exploited remotely if the Multi-Threaded Agent is accessible.

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