CVE-2021-27876
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 21.2. The communication between a client and an Agent requires successful authentication, which is typically completed over a secure TLS communication. However, due to a vulnerability in the SHA Authentication scheme, an attacker is able to gain unauthorized access and complete the authentication process. Subsequently, the client can execute data management protocol commands on the authenticated connection. By using crafted input parameters in one of these commands, an attacker can access an arbitrary file on the system using System privileges.
How to fix
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 28, 2023- veritas backup_exec21.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| veritas backup_exec | v < 21.2 | 21.2 |
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