CVE-2017-6403 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Mar 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Hardcoded credentials in NetBackup Cloud Storage Service allow attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data.

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-2017-6403?

CVE-2017-6403 is a critical vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 2 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 8.0 and NetBackup Appliance Before 3.0. NetBackup Cloud Storage Service uses a hardcoded username and password.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6403?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Netbackup Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6403?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6403 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-6403 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6403 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppvq-g8j8-6888.