CVE-2008-5407 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.4 Published 9 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process to read or delete files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5407?

CVE-2008-5407 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or delete files, via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2008-5407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gv6g-6q5c-xwrm.