Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:EXPLOIT:SYM-FILEUPLOAD |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Symantec Backup FileUpload |
Release Date |
2008/08/14 |
Update Number |
1252 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Symantec Backup FileUpload
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager. A malicious user can utilize this to upload arbitrary files onto the target server. Versions 7.0 and 7.0.1 are vulnerable.
Extended Description
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager is prone to a vulnerability that allows arbitrary unauthorized files to be uploaded to any location on the affected server. This issue resides in the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server. Attackers can leverage it to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges and completely compromise affected computers.
Affected Products
- Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0
- Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0.1
References