CVE-2017-16673

Description

Datto Backup Agent 1.0.6.0 and earlier does not authenticate incoming connections. This allows an attacker to impersonate a Datto Backup Appliance to "pair" with the agent and issue requests to this agent, if the attacker can reach the agent on TCP port 25566 or 25568, and send unspecified "specific information" by which the agent identifies a network device that is "appearing to be a valid Datto."

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory datto.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.datto.com/partner-security-update-nov2017 patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16673?
CVE-2017-16673 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16673?
To fix CVE-2017-16673, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16673 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16673 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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