Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers Authentication Vulnerability
Publish date: July 21, 2015
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-5407
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or delete files, via unknown vectors.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003165
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003165 - Symantec Backup Exec For Windows Servers Authentication Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- symantec backup_exec_for_windows_server 11d
- symantec backup_exec_for_windows_server 12.0
- symantec backup_exec_for_windows_server 12.5
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