Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas Resiliency Platform 3.4 and 3.5. It leverages OpenSSL on Windows systems when using the Managed Host addon. On start-up, it loads the OpenSSL library. This library may attempt to load the openssl.cnf configuration file, which does not exist. By default, on Windows systems, users can create directories under C:\. A low privileged user can create a C:\usr\local\ssl\openssl.cnf configuration file to load a malicious OpenSSL engine, resulting in arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM when the service starts. This gives 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 | Resiliency Platform | 3.4 |
References
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-015Vendor Advisory
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-015Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36168?
CVE-2020-36168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Veritas Resiliency Platform 3.4 and 3.5. It leverages OpenSSL on Windows systems when using the Managed Host addon. On start-up, it loads the OpenSSL library. This library m...
How severe is CVE-2020-36168?
CVE-2020-36168 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-2020-36168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veritas Resiliency Platform.