Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas CloudPoint before 8.3.0.1+hotfix. The CloudPoint Windows Agent leverages OpenSSL. This OpenSSL library attempts to load the \usr\local\ssl\openssl.cnf configuration file, which does not exist. By default, on Windows systems users can create directories under <drive>:\. A low privileged user can create a <drive>:\usr\local\ssl\openssl.cnf configuration file to load a malicious OpenSSL engine, which may result in arbitrary code execution. This would give the attacker administrator access on the system, allowing the attacker (by default) to access all data, access all installed applications, etc.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas | Cloudpoint | 1.0 |
| Veritas | Netbackup Cloudpoint | 8.3 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
References
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-011Vendor Advisory
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-011Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36162?
CVE-2020-36162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Veritas CloudPoint before 8.3.0.1+hotfix. The CloudPoint Windows Agent leverages OpenSSL. This OpenSSL library attempts to load the \usr\local\ssl\openssl.cnf configuration ...
How severe is CVE-2020-36162?
CVE-2020-36162 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veritas Cloudpoint, Veritas Netbackup Cloudpoint, Microsoft Windows.