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This flaw affects old VERITAS/Symantec backup products. A built-in static password was used between the NDMP agent and backup server, so a remote attacker could authenticate and read or write arbitrary files through the backup server. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Backup Exec for Windows 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare 9.0 or 9.1, or NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1. Prioritize remediation where these legacy backup products remain in production. The business risk is unauthorized access to files handled by backup infrastructure, especially on systems that may contain broad copies of sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Inventory affected VERITAS/Symantec Backup Exec and NetBackup NetWare deployments.; Check vendor advisory guidance for fixed versions or supported replacement paths.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected backup products..
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- backupexec-ndmp-gain-access(21793)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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