Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects old Symantec Veritas NetBackup server software. An authenticated remote user could gain higher privileges through the Java Administration GUI components. For organizations still running these legacy versions, the business risk is control of backup infrastructure, which can affect recovery, retention, and incident response. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running NetBackup 5.1, 6.0, or 6.5 server components with Java Administration GUI access available to authenticated users. Treat as high priority only if these legacy NetBackup versions are still present. Backup servers are sensitive control points, but the available evidence does not show public exploitation or unauthenticated access. Mitigation focus: Inventory NetBackup Server and Enterprise Server versions.; Upgrade 5.1 to MP7, 6.0 to MP7, or 6.5 to 6.5.2 or later.; Restrict administrative GUI access to trusted management networks..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- veritas-netbackup-jnbsa-privilege-escalation(45386)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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