CVE-2017-17417
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Quest NetVault Backup Server < 11.4.5 - Process Manager Service SQL Injection / Remote Code Execution2019-02-22 · webapps · multiple
Impact
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 NVBUPhaseStatus Acknowledge 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-4228.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Netvault Backup | Version 11.3.0.12 |