How severe is CVE-2017-6407?

CVE-2017-6407 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-2017-6407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6407?

CVE-2017-6407 primarily affects Veritas Netbackup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6407?

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-2017-6407 published?

CVE-2017-6407 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6407

CVE-2017-6407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup 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: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas Netbackup
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. Privileged remote command execution on NetBackup Server and Client (on the server or a connected client) can occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6407?: An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Before 7.7.2 and NetBackup Appliance Before 2.7.2. Privileged remote command execution on NetBackup Server and Client (on the server or a connected client) can occur.
How severe is CVE-2017-6407?: CVE-2017-6407 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-2017-6407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6407?: CVE-2017-6407 primarily affects Veritas Netbackup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6407?: 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-2017-6407 published?: CVE-2017-6407 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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