Update Protection against Symantec Veritas NetBackup Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2007-017 | |
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| Source: | Secunia Advisory: SA23368 FrSIRT/ADV-2006-4999 |
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VPN-1
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| Who is Vulnerable? Symantec VERITAS NetBackup 5.0 Prior to MP7 Symantec VERITAS NetBackup 5.1 Prior to MP6 Symantec VERITAS NetBackup 6.0 Prior to MP4 | ||
| Vulnerability Description A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Symantec Veritas NetBackup, Backup Client Service (BPCD). Symantec Veritas NetBackup Server is a client/server backup application solution used for performing scheduled automatic backups and on-demand backups requested by users. A remote attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected system via a specially crafted 'CONNECT_OPTIONS' requests sent to the NetBackup server. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply updates: http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/285082 |
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Vulnerability Details The flaw is due to a boundary error in the NetBackup service. The NetBackup BPCD daemon is vulnerable to buffer overflow when handling a malformed 'CONNECT_OPTIONS' request. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a maliciously crafted overly long request to an affected server. Successful exploitation may result in remote code execution. |
Protection Overview
By enabling this protection, SmartDefense will detect and block malformed 'CONNECT_OPTIONS' requests.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your VPN-1/InterSpect/Connectra product to the latest SmartDefense update. For information on how to update SmartDefense, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.
Additional Information
The Update released on February 22, 2007 includes the following protections:
AOL (CDDB) Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-013)
3Com TFTP Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-014)
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-015)
CA BrightStor Discovery Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-016)
Symantec Veritas NetBackup Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-017)
Novell NetMail NMAP Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-018)
Citrix Presentation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-019)
Microsoft Windows SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability (MS06-074) - CPAI-2007-020
Novell Print Spooler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-021)
Novell eDirectory Denial of Service Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-022)
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service Denial of Service Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-023)
Multiple SNMP Vulnerabilities (SBP-2007-03)
VPN-1 NGX R62
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tab, click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections > Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request.
2. In the configuration pane, under Settings > Mode, check Active.
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Veritas Backup Exec Protection Violation
Attack Information: Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS request
VPN-1 NGX R61, R60 & VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55W
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections.
2. Select the following:
Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Veritas Backup Exec Protection Violation
Attack Information: Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS request
VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections.
2. Select the following:
Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Rule #99103 will appear on the SmartView Tracker.
VPN-1 VSX NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections.
2. Select the following:
Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Rule #99103 will appear on the SmartView Tracker.
InterSpect NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the lefthand menu, click Profiles > Default Protection > SmartDefense. The SmartDefense page opens.
2. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections and enable the following protection:
Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
3. Install security policy.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Veritas Backup Exec Protection Violation
Attack Information: Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS request
InterSpect 2.0
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. Click Application Intelligence > Veritas Backup Exec Protections and enable the following protection:
Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
2. Install security policy.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Veritas Backup Exec Protection Violation
Attack Information: Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS request
Connectra NGX R62/R61
How Can I Protect My Network? Block Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS Request
1. In the navigation tree, click Security > SmartDefense > Application Intelligence.
2. In the Dynamic Attacks pane enable the following pattern:
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Upon attack, the following entries will be logged:
Attack Name: Veritas Backup Exec Protection Violation
Attack Information: Malformed CONNECT_OPTIONS request