Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 sql injection

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-17418. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 (Backup Software). Affected is an unknown function. 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 NVBUPolicy 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-4229.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2017. The weakness was disclosed 02/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17418 since 12/05/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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.

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Productinfo

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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