CVE-2008-5407 json
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11…
published 2008-12-09 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5384
- cvss
- 9.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.6%
- EPSS 2.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or delete files, via unknown vectors.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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seer.entsupport.symantec.com
/docs/314528.htm
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32810
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityresponse.symantec.com
/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021246
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/32347
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3209
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46730
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5407
- NVD CVE-2008-5407
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