CVE-2024-53911

An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24339

Critical · published November 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A dangerous flaw lurks in Veritas Enterprise Vault versions before 15.2, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with untrusted data! Think of this as a postal service that blindly delivers packages without checking the sender's address. One unverified parcel could contain anything – including a ticking time bomb! An attacker could send malicious data that, once unpacked, could unleash chaos on your server. This means they could manipulate, steal, or even wipe your data – a nightmare scenario that could cripple your operations!

Put simply

Think of this as a postal service that blindly delivers packages without checking the sender's address. One unverified parcel could contain anything – including a ticking time bomb! This vulnerability arises when untrusted data received on a .NET Remoting TCP port is deserialized, enabling remote code execution without proper validation checks. Essentially, the server trusts incoming data that it shouldn't, leading to dire consequences.

What to do

An attacker could send malicious data that, once unpacked, could unleash chaos on your server. This means they could manipulate, steal, or even wipe your data – a nightmare scenario that could cripple your operations! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade Veritas Enterprise Vault to version 15.2 or later to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that you also review your deserialization methods to maintain strict input validation and reduce risk. You've got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00941 · 60.6th percentile
Published
2024-11-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 NOV 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24339
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