CVE-2024-53909: Critical severity symantec enterprise vault vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24334. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because untrusted data, received on a .NET Remoting TCP port, is deserialized.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Veritas Enterprise Vault<15.2

Event History

Nov 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 26, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:29 AM
News Published
via The Register·10:32 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53909?

CVE-2024-53909 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53909?

To fix CVE-2024-53909, upgrade Veritas Enterprise Vault to version 15.2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-53909 have on affected systems?

CVE-2024-53909 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, which can compromise system integrity.

4

Which versions of Veritas Enterprise Vault are affected by CVE-2024-53909?

CVE-2024-53909 affects all versions of Veritas Enterprise Vault prior to 15.2.

5

Is CVE-2024-53909 exploitable over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2024-53909 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable service is accessible over the internet.

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