CVE-2024-42455: High severity veeam vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a low-privileged user to connect to remoting services and exploit insecure deserialization by sending a serialized temporary file collection. This exploit allows the attacker to delete any file on the system with service account privileges. The vulnerability is caused by an insufficient blacklist during the deserialization process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication>=12.0.0.1402<12.3.0.310

Event History

Dec 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:06 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42455?

CVE-2024-42455 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system integrity by allowing file deletion with elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42455?

To mitigate CVE-2024-42455, ensure you apply the latest patches and updates provided by Veeam for Backup & Replication.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-42455?

CVE-2024-42455 affects systems running Veeam Backup & Replication with remoting services enabled.

4

Can a low-privileged user exploit CVE-2024-42455?

Yes, a low-privileged user can exploit CVE-2024-42455 to execute insecure deserialization and potentially delete files.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-42455 on data security?

The implications of CVE-2024-42455 include unauthorized deletion of critical files, which can lead to data loss and service disruption.

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