CVE-2017-17420 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 s...
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 48.2%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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 NVBUJobCountHistory 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-4231.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Quest NetVault Backup | = 11.3.0.12 | No fix listed |
References
- zerodayinitiative.com third-party-advisory vdb-entry