Headline
CVE-2023-28818: Unsigned File Vulnerability in NetBackup IT Analytics
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics 11 before 11.2.0. The application upgrade process included unsigned files that could be exploited and result in a customer installing unauthentic components. A malicious actor could install rogue Collector executable files (aptare.jar or upgrademanager.zip) on the Portal server, which might then be downloaded and installed on collectors.
Revision History
- 1.0: March 20, 2023: Initial version
Summary
The Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics application upgrade process included unsigned files which could be exploited and result in a customer installing unauthentic components.
Issue
- CVE ID: To be announced
- Severity: Medium
- CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
A malicious actor could install rogue Collector executable files (aptare.jar, upgrademanager.zip) on the NetBackup IT Analytics Portal server which might them be downloaded and installed on collectors. (CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature)
Prerequisites
The malicious actor would require administrative/root role access to the NetBackup IT Analytics Portal Server to install the unauthentic component.
Affected Versions
Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics Versions 11.1 and 11.0. Earlier unsupported versions of APTARE IT Analytics are affected as well.
Remediation****Questions
For questions or problems regarding these vulnerabilities please contact Veritas Technical Support (https://www.veritas.com/support)
Disclaimer
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