How severe is CVE-2017-6406?

CVE-2017-6406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6406?

CVE-2017-6406 primarily affects Veritas Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6406?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-6406 published?

CVE-2017-6406 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6406

CVE-2017-6406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas Access
Published: 2017-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance Before 2.7.2. Arbitrary privileged command execution, using whitelist directory escape with "../" substrings, can occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6406?: An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance Before 2.7.2. Arbitrary privileged command execution, using whitelist directory escape with "../" substrings, can occur.
How severe is CVE-2017-6406?: CVE-2017-6406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6406?: CVE-2017-6406 primarily affects Veritas Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6406 published?: CVE-2017-6406 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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