CVE-2018-1163 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. The specific flaw exists within JSON RPC Request handling. By setting the checksession parameter to a specific value, it is possible to bypass authentication to critical functions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4752.

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	11.2.0.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-006Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-006Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1163?

CVE-2018-1163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. The specific flaw exists within JSON RPC Request handling. By settin...

How severe is CVE-2018-1163?

CVE-2018-1163 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-2018-1163?

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