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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2017-16673

Datto Backup Agent 1.0.6.0 and earlier does not authenticate incoming connections. This allows an attacker to impersonate a Datto Backup Appliance to "pair" with the agent and issue requests to this a...

Vulnerability Description

Datto Backup Agent 1.0.6.0 and earlier does not authenticate incoming connections. This allows an attacker to impersonate a Datto Backup Appliance to "pair" with the agent and issue requests to this agent, if the attacker can reach the agent on TCP port 25566 or 25568, and send unspecified "specific information" by which the agent identifies a network device that is "appearing to be a valid Datto."

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DattoBackup Agent<= 1.0.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16673?

CVE-2017-16673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Datto Backup Agent 1.0.6.0 and earlier does not authenticate incoming connections. This allows an attacker to impersonate a Datto Backup Appliance to "pair" with the agent and issue requests to this a...

How severe is CVE-2017-16673?

CVE-2017-16673 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16673?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Datto Backup Agent.