Veritas Backup Exec up to 22.2 untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Veritas Backup Exec up to 22.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-33673. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Veritas Backup Exec up to 22.2. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. Improper access controls allow for DLL Hijacking in the Windows DLL Search path.

The advisory is shared at veritas.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-33673 since 04/26/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Applying the patch 22.2 HotFix 917391 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-31385). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 22.2 HotFix 917391

Timelineinfo

04/26/2024 🔍
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04/26/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2025 +414 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: veritas.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-33673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-33673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-262089
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2024 08:13
Updated: 06/14/2025 19:01
Changes: 04/26/2024 08:13 (64), 08/22/2024 00:21 (2), 06/14/2025 19:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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