# CVE-2008-5407: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021246
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32347
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32810
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46730

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