Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-14079: Veritas Enterprise Vault EVStorageQueueBroker 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 EVStorageQueueBroker.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 Storage Service.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Veritas Enterprise Vault

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14079?

    ZDI-CAN-14079 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14079?

    To mitigate ZDI-CAN-14079, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Veritas.

  • What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-14079?

    The exploitation of ZDI-CAN-14079 could lead to unauthorized remote code execution, potentially compromising the entire system.

  • Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-14079?

    ZDI-CAN-14079 affects specific installations of Veritas Enterprise Vault, particularly versions that include the vulnerable component.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14079?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-14079 vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous.

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