CVE-2017-8895
CriticalPublic exploitIn Veritas Backup Exec 2014 before build 14.1.1187.1126, 15 before build 14.2.1180.3160, and 16 before FP1, there is a use-after-free vulnerability in multiple agents that can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution.
Published May 10, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-8895 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Backup Exec (Veritas).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Backup Exec 14.1.1786.1126.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In Veritas Backup Exec 2014 before build 14.1.1187.1126, 15 before build 14.2.1180.3160, and 16 before FP1, there is a use-after-free vulnerability in multiple agents that can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution. An unauthenticated attacker can use this vulnerability to crash the agent or potentially take control of the agent process and then the system it is running on.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Backup ExecVeritas | See advisory | 14.1.1786.1126 |
Patched Releases
Backup Exec
14.1.1786.1126
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 10, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisory42282
- advisory98386
- advisory1038561
- patchhttps://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS17-006.html#Issue1
- exploitMSF ssl_uaf.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Veritas Backup Exec 2014 before build 14.1.1187.1126, 15 before build 14.2.1180.3160, and 16 before FP1, there is a use-after-free vulnerability in multiple agents that can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution.
Affected: Backup Exec (Veritas). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Backup Exec 14.1.1786.1126.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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