CVE-2015-6552 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary RPC calls in Veritas NetBackup due to missing authorization, potentially leading to system compromise.
- 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-2015-6552?
CVE-2015-6552 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 7 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The management-services protocol implementation in Veritas NetBackup 7.x through 7.5.0.7, 7.6.0.x through 7.6.0.4, 7.6.1.x through 7.6.1.2, and 7.7.x before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance through 2.5.4, 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to make arbitrary RPC calls via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6552?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Netbackup Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6552?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6552 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2015-6552 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6552 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Veritas Netbackup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5r2-rqw4-gmqx.