Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 sql injection

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-17653. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 (Backup Software). This affects some unknown functionality. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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 NVBUBackupOptionSet 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-4286.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2017. The weakness was released 02/08/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-17653 since 12/13/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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-113035, VDB-113034, VDB-113033 and VDB-113032. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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