CVE-2020-36159 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 5 Jan 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access backup processing status information via a public URL in Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option.

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-2020-36159?

CVE-2020-36159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36159?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-36159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4w8-g7fj-mpg4.