Vulnerability Description
Veritas NetBackup 7.x through 7.5.0.7 and 7.6.0.x through 7.6.0.4 and NetBackup Appliance through 2.5.4 and 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4 do not use TLS for administration-console traffic to the NBU server, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for key-exchange packets.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas | Netbackup Appliance | 1.1.0.1 |
| Veritas | Netbackup | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035704
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS16-001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035704
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS16-001.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6551?
CVE-2015-6551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Veritas NetBackup 7.x through 7.5.0.7 and 7.6.0.x through 7.6.0.4 and NetBackup Appliance through 2.5.4 and 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4 do not use TLS for administration-console traffic to the NBU server,...
How severe is CVE-2015-6551?
CVE-2015-6551 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veritas Netbackup Appliance, Veritas Netbackup.