Is CVE-2023-28759 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-28759 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-02-25.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-28759?

CVE-2023-28759 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-28759?

Patch guidance is available from veritas security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-28759.

Fix CVE-2023-28759 - HIGH veritas netbackup

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 10.0 on Windows. A vulnerability in the way the client validates the path to a DLL prior to loading may allow a lower-level user to elevate privileges and compromise the system.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-427 CWE-427

Metadata

Primary Vendor: VERITAS
Published: 3/23/2023
Last Modified: 2/25/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-28759

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