CVE-2024-28222

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)

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Published Mar 7, 2024

Summary

CVE-2024-28222 is a critical vulnerability affecting Veritas NetBackup versions before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance versions before 3.1.2. The vulnerability resides in the BPCD process, which fails to adequately validate file paths, enabling an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a customized file. The exploit has a high impact on both confidentiality and integrity, posing a significant danger to organizations. No privileges are required, and user interaction is not necessary for an attack to occur. The exploit can be carried out over the network, making it accessible to potential attackers. It is crucial for affected organizations to update their Veritas NetBackup software as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability and minimize the risk of exploitation.

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