vendor:
Backup Exec
by:
Nibin
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) Attack
300
CWE
Product Name: Backup Exec
Affected Version From: Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers versions 11.0, 12.0, and 12.5
Affected Version To: Symantec Backup Exec 2010 versions 13.0 and 13.0 R2
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: CVE-2011-0546
CPE: a:symantec:backup_exec
Platforms Tested: Windows
2011
Symantec Backup Exec MiTM Attack
The Symantec Backup Exec software is vulnerable to a MiTM attack. An attacker can intercept and modify the communication between the Backup Exec server and the client, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Mitigation:
Symantec released a security advisory providing recommendations to mitigate the vulnerability. It is recommended to follow the steps mentioned in the advisory to protect the Backup Exec environment.