Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 sql injection

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-17655. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Quest NetVault Backup up to 11.3.0.11 (Backup Software). This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is 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 NVBUBackup PluginList 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-4289.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2017. The weakness was presented 02/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17655 since 12/13/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

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.

See VDB-113037, VDB-113036, VDB-113035 and VDB-113034 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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