CVE-2015-6552: The management-services protocol implementation in Veritas NetBackup 7.x through 7.5.0.7, 7.6.0.x through 7...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance management services. A remote attacker could make arbitrary RPC calls through the management-services protocol. Because backup systems often hold sensitive operational data and recovery control, exposure should be treated seriously even though the source bundle does not provide CVSS or exploit details. Organizations running affected legacy Veritas NetBackup or NetBackup Appliance versions are the likely exposure group, especially where management services are reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or deployment prerequisites. Prioritize remediation for exposed or business-critical backup environments. Backup platforms are high-value targets because compromise can affect recovery, data access, and incident response resilience. Urgency is lower only where affected versions are absent or management services are tightly isolated. Mitigation focus: Inventory NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance versions across backup infrastructure.; Review Veritas advisory VTS16-001 for branch-specific remediation guidance.; Upgrade affected NetBackup systems to fixed or vendor-supported releases..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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