ZDI-21-1590: Veritas Enterprise Vault EVMonitoring 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 EVMonitoring.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 Admin Service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas Enterprise Vault |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-21-1590?
The severity of ZDI-21-1590 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-21-1590?
To fix ZDI-21-1590, apply the latest security patches provided by Veritas for the Enterprise Vault product.
What type of attacks can ZDI-21-1590 facilitate?
ZDI-21-1590 can facilitate remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
What versions of Veritas Enterprise Vault are affected by ZDI-21-1590?
ZDI-21-1590 affects multiple versions of Veritas Enterprise Vault that have the vulnerable EVMonitoring.exe component.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-1590?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability identified as ZDI-21-1590.
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