CVE-2018-1163 is a vulnerability in Quest Software Netvault Backup
Published on February 8, 2018
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. The specific flaw exists within JSON RPC Request handling. By setting the checksession parameter to a specific value, it is possible to bypass authentication to critical functions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4752.
Weakness Type
What is an authentification Vulnerability?
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CVE-2018-1163 has been classified to as an authentification vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2018-1163
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Affected Versions
Quest NetVault Backup Version 11.2.0.13 is affected by CVE-2018-1163Exploit Probability
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