CVE-2024-33671: backup exec — Fix

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. The Backup Exec Deduplication Multi-threaded Streaming Agent can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
veritas	backup_exec	21.0 — 23.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-002#H1 https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-002#H1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33671? +

An issue was discovered in Veritas Backup Exec before 22.2 HotFix 917391. The Backup Exec Deduplication Multi-threaded Streaming Agent can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-33671? +

CVE-2024-33671 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33671? +

CVE-2024-33671 affects products from veritas, specifically: backup_exec. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-33671? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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