CVE-2024-42457: High severity veeam vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows users with certain operator roles to expose saved credentials by leveraging a combination of methods in a remote management interface. This can be achieved using a session object that allows for credential enumeration and exploitation, leading to the leak of plaintext credentials to a malicious host. The attack is facilitated by improper usage of a method that allows operators to add a new host with an attacker-controlled IP, enabling them to retrieve sensitive credentials in plaintext.

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-2024-42457?

CVE-2024-42457 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for credential exposure.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2024-42457?

CVE-2024-42457 affects users with certain operator roles in Veeam Backup & Replication.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-42457?

To fix CVE-2024-42457, users should apply the latest security patch provided by Veeam for Backup & Replication.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-42457?

The risks associated with CVE-2024-42457 include unauthorized access to saved credentials, potentially compromising the security of backups.

5

What methods are exploited in CVE-2024-42457?

CVE-2024-42457 is exploited through a combination of credential enumeration and session object manipulation in the remote management interface.

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