CVE-2024-28222

Veritas Netbackup vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.99%

Published7 Mar 2024

Description

In Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2, the BPCD process inadequately validates the file path, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Veritas Netbackup< 8.1.2

Veritas Netbackup Appliance< 3.1.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Veritas Netbackup≥ 8.1.2

Veritas Netbackup Appliance≥ 3.1.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-28222 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-28222 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.99%.

How severe is CVE-2024-28222?

CVE-2024-28222 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-28222?

Affected products include Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Netbackup Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28222?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Veritas Netbackup 8.1.2, Veritas Netbackup Appliance 3.1.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.