CVE-2024-33673: High severity symantec veritas backup exec vulnerability
Published Apr 26, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. Improper access controls allow for DLL Hijacking in the Windows DLL Search path.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Veritas Backup Exec<22.2 HotFix 917391
Veritas Backup Exec>=21.0<23.0
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-33673?
CVE-2024-33673 is considered to have a high severity due to improper access controls leading to DLL Hijacking.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-33673?
To fix CVE-2024-33673, update Veritas Backup Exec to version 22.2 HotFix 917391 or later.
3
What versions of Veritas Backup Exec are affected by CVE-2024-33673?
CVE-2024-33673 affects all versions of Veritas Backup Exec prior to 22.2 HotFix 917391.
4
What is DLL Hijacking in the context of CVE-2024-33673?
DLL Hijacking in this context refers to the exploitation of improper access controls that allow malicious DLL files to be executed.
5
Can CVE-2024-33673 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2024-33673 can potentially allow unauthorized access to the system due to the DLL Hijacking vulnerability.