CVE-2017-17418
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CVE-2017-17418 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NVBUPolicy Get method requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the underlying database. Was ZDI-CAN-4229.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Netvault Backup | 11.3.0.12 |
References
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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