CVE-2017-6409 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated CORBA interfaces in Veritas NetBackup allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions.
- 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-2017-6409?
CVE-2017-6409 is a critical missing authorization 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 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. Unauthenticated CORBA interfaces permit inappropriate access.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6409?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Netbackup Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6409?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6409 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-2017-6409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6409 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Veritas Netbackup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frmg-g5w8-7h53.