#VU47707 Improper Authorization in APTARE - CVE-2020-27156

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47707

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27156

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
APTARE
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Veritas Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization check. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APTARE: before 10.5

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External links
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-006#issue1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.