VERITAS Storage Foundation for Windows Accepts NULL NTLMSSP Authentication
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1020699 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1020699
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2008-3703
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Aug 27 2008
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Original Entry Date: Aug 14 2008
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, Root access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes Exploit Included: Yes
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Version(s): 5.0, 5.0 RP1a, 5.1
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in VERITAS Storage Foundation for Windows. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
A remote user can connect to the Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) on TCP port 4888 and use NULL NTLMSSP authentication to add, modify, or delete snapshots schedules. This allows the remote user to execute arbitrary code with System privileges.
The vendor was notified on August 26, 2008.
Tenable Network Security reported this vulnerability via TippingPoint.
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Impact:
A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with System level privileges.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fix, available at:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/306386
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.08.14a.html
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Vendor URL: securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.08.14a.html (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Authentication error
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Underlying OS:
Windows (Any)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:48:47 -0400
Subject: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.08.14a.html
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