Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects legacy CA backup software. A remote attacker could make the NetBackup service run arbitrary commands because uploaded files were not sufficiently verified. For executives, the business concern is compromise of backup infrastructure, which often has broad system access and sensitive data. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the named legacy CA ARCserve or CA Desktop Management Suite versions, especially where the NetBackup service is reachable from untrusted networks. Treat this as high priority if the affected software remains in use. Backup systems are operationally sensitive, and remote command execution against them can affect recovery capability and data confidentiality. Mitigation focus: Identify whether affected CA ARCserve or CA Desktop Management Suite versions are installed.; Check Broadcom or successor CA support guidance for the applicable vendor fix.; Restrict network access to the NetBackup service to trusted management hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=173105CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ca-arcserverbackup-netbackup-code-execution(41642)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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