CVE-2024-33671
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2024-33671 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. The Backup Exec Deduplication Multi-threaded Streaming Agent can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. The Backup Exec Deduplication Multi-threaded Streaming Agent can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas | Backup Exec | >= 21.0, < 23.0 |
References
- https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-002#H1Vendor Advisory
- https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-002#H1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-33671?
An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. The Backup Exec Deduplication Multi-threaded Streaming Agent can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.
How severe is CVE-2024-33671?
CVE-2024-33671 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33671?
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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