Veritas NetBackup up to 8.2 Log File

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veritas NetBackup. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-28758. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veritas NetBackup (Backup Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 8.3.0.2. BPCD allows an unprivileged user to specify a log file path when executing a NetBackup command. This can be used to overwrite existing NetBackup log files.

The weakness was shared 03/23/2023. The advisory is shared at veritas.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-28758 since 03/23/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.3.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-32393). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetBackup 8.3.0.2

Timelineinfo

03/23/2023 🔍
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12/07/2025 +990 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: veritas.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28758 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28758
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223629
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2023 07:41
Updated: 12/07/2025 15:45
Changes: 03/23/2023 07:41 (49), 02/25/2025 22:17 (26), 12/07/2025 15:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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