September 2005

ID: 00857
Ref: 800/05
Date: 30 September 2005:14:52:30
Version: 1

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Title: Symantec - Vulnerability in VERITAS NetBackup (tm) Advanced Reporter Option and Global Data Manager Option
Abstract:
Vendors affected: Symantec
Operating systems affected: Symantec
Applications affected: Symantec

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Symantec - Vulnerability in VERITAS NetBackup (tm) Advanced Reporter Option and Global Data Manager Option


Detail
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Symantec have issued a technical advisory about a recent vulnerability in MySQL
version 3.23.58. This is implemented in some NetBackup products. The following
are extracts from the advisory:

"A security vulnerability exists in MySQL version 3.23.58. This version of MySQL is
shipped with the VERITAS NetBackup (tm) 4.5, 5.0, & 5.1 Advanced Reporter Option and
Global Data Manager Option."

"This issue is known to affect the following NetBackup products, on both UNIX and
Windows platforms:

* NetBackup Advanced Reporter Option: All current versions, as of the date
of this publication.

* NetBackup Global Data Manager Option: All current versions, as of the date
of this publication. "


The full technical advisory can be viewed at the following URL:
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/278663.htm