Symantec Backup Exec 12.0 on Windows memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Symantec Backup Exec 12.0 on Windows (Backup Software). It has been classified as very critical. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the data management protocol in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2008-5407.

The weakness was published 12/10/2008 by Tenable Network Security with Tenable Network Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5408 since 12/08/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2019).

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (46731). Similar entry is available at 45374.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Tenable Network Security
Organization: Tenable Network Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-5408 (🔍)
X-Force: 46731
SecurityTracker: 1021246 - Symantec Backup Exec Lets Remote Users Bypass Authentication and Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target System
Vulnerability Center: 20173 - Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11d, 12.5, 12.0 Data Management Protocol Buffer Overflow, Medium
SecurityFocus: 32346 - Symantec Backup Exec Data Management Protocol Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 32810 - Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-3209

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 06/07/2019 14:17
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (52), 06/07/2019 14:17 (20)
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