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CVE-2013-4678

2.7 · LOW

The NDMP protocol implementation in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive host-version information via unspecifie…

Published Aug 5, 2013symantecCWE-200EPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2013-4678 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec. It was published on August 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NDMP protocol implementation in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive host-version information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61488Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_00Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61488Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_00

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4678?

CVE-2013-4678 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec. It was published on August 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-4678?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4678?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-4678?

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