ZDI-21-1589: Veritas Enterprise Vault EVTaskGuardian Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Veritas Enterprise Vault. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within EVTaskGuardian.exe. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the Enterprise Vault Task Controller Service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas Enterprise Vault |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-21-1589?
The severity of ZDI-21-1589 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-21-1589?
To fix ZDI-21-1589, ensure that you apply the latest patches from Veritas for Enterprise Vault.
What systems are affected by ZDI-21-1589?
ZDI-21-1589 affects Veritas Enterprise Vault installations that have not been patched.
What type of attack can exploit ZDI-21-1589?
ZDI-21-1589 can be exploited through remote code execution attacks by unauthenticated users.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-1589?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-21-1589.
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