Veritas Backup Exec up to 16.2/20.6/21.1 OpenSSL Library openssl.cnf permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Veritas Backup Exec up to 16.2/20.6/21.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /usr/local/ssl/openssl.cnf of the component OpenSSL Library Handler. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-36167. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veritas Backup Exec up to 16.2/20.6/21.1 (Backup Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file /usr/local/ssl/openssl.cnf of the component OpenSSL Library Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 01/06/2021 as VTS20-010. The advisory is shared for download at veritas.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-36167. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: VTS20-010
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-36167 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-36167
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-167316

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2021 09:27
Changes: 01/06/2021 09:27 (40)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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