Symantec Backupexec System Recovery up to 7.0.3/8.0.1 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery up to 7.0.3/8.0.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Recovery. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-2512. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery up to 7.0.3/8.0.1 (Backup Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Recovery. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 06/02/2008 by Nicolas Pouvesle with Tenable (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityresponse.symantec.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-2512. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 32475 (Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Traversal Arbitrary File Access), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 7.0.4 or 8.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42714), Tenable (32475), SecurityFocus (BID 29350†), SecurityTracker (ID 1020128†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-18513†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 32475
Nessus Name: Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Backupexec System Recovery 7.0.4/8.0.1

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05/28/2008 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: securityresponse.symantec.com
Researcher: Nicolas Pouvesle
Organization: Tenable
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-2512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42607
X-Force: 42714
SecurityFocus: 29350 - Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Directory Traversal Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1020128
Vulnerability Center: 18513 - Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Directory Traversal Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 05:00 PM
Updated: 11/29/2024 01:52 AM
Changes: 03/16/2015 05:00 PM (56), 07/23/2019 03:58 PM (10), 08/01/2021 07:57 AM (3), 08/01/2021 08:03 AM (1), 11/29/2024 01:52 AM (17)
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