Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old directory traversal flaw in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager. A remote attacker could read arbitrary files from affected 7.x and 8.x systems. The public record does not provide vectors, CVSS scoring, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x or 8.x. Internet-facing management interfaces would raise urgency, but the sources do not identify the affected service, endpoint, or protocol. Treat as high priority only where the legacy Symantec manager is still present, especially if remotely reachable. The issue can expose sensitive local files, but age and incomplete public detail make asset discovery the first decision point. Mitigation focus: Upgrade 7.x deployments to 7.0.4 or later.; Upgrade 8.x deployments to 8.0.2 or later.; Review Symantec advisory guidance for any additional controls..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- recoverymanager-unspecified-dir-traversal(42714)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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