CVE-2017-6408
UnknownEPSS 0.22%
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CVE-2017-6408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. A local-privilege-escalation race condition in pbx_exchange can occur when a local user connects to a socket before permissions are secured.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. A local-privilege-escalation race condition in pbx_exchange can occur when a local user connects to a socket before permissions are secured.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas | Netbackup | <= 8.0 |
| Veritas | Netbackup Appliance | <= 3.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6408?
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.0 and earlier and NetBackup Appliance 3.0 and earlier. A local-privilege-escalation race condition in pbx_exchange can occur when a local user connects to a socket before permissions are secured.
How severe is CVE-2017-6408?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6408?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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