CVE-2017-17416 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NVBUPhaseStatus GetPlugins method requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the underlying database. Was ZDI-CAN-4227.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Netvault Backup	11.3.0.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-981Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-981Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17416?

CVE-2017-17416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The s...

How severe is CVE-2017-17416?

CVE-2017-17416 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17416?

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