CVE-2017-8859 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-8859?

CVE-2017-8859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Veritas NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary commands as root.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-8859?

CVE-2017-8859 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8859?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veritas Netbackup Appliance.

Vulnerability Description

In Veritas NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary commands as root.

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
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance	<= 2.7.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS17-005.html#Issue1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS17-005.html#Issue1Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8859?

CVE-2017-8859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Veritas NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier, unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary commands as root.

How severe is CVE-2017-8859?

CVE-2017-8859 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-2017-8859?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veritas Netbackup Appliance.