Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 GET Request sql injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11. This affects an unknown part of the component GET Request Handler. The manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-17412. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 (Backup Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component GET Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 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 arbitrary code in the context of the underlying database. Was ZDI-CAN-4223.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2017. The weakness was released 02/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17412 since 12/05/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 55 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 11.3.0.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-113020, VDB-113019, VDB-113018 and VDB-113017. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Backup Software

Vendor

• Quest

Name

• NetVault Backup

Version

• 11.3.0.0
• 11.3.0.1
• 11.3.0.2
• 11.3.0.3
• 11.3.0.4
• 11.3.0.5
• 11.3.0.6
• 11.3.0.7
• 11.3.0.8
• 11.3.0.9
• 11.3.0.10
• 11.3.0.11

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.quest.com/

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