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Symantec Security Advisory SYM06-014

Number: AV06-023
Date: 14 August 2006

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the following vulnerabilities in Symantec products:

Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server - RPC Interface Heap Overflow, Authorized User Potential Elevation of Privilege

Assessment

A vulnerability was reported in Symantec (Veritas) Backup Exec. The Backup Exec for Windows Server and Remote Agents for Windows Server, also used by the Continuous Protection Server and Backup Exec for Netware Server, are vulnerable to heap overflows from specifically formatted internal network calls to RPC interfaces.  Aremote authenticated user can send specially crafted data to trigger a heap overflow in the RPC interface and execute arbitrary code on the target system. The code will run with the privileges of the target service.

Suggested action

PSEPC recommends that system administrators apply the latest security update as indicated for their supported product versions to protect against threats of this nature.  For more information, please refer to:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.11.html
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htm
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284343.htm

Note to readers

Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) collects information related to cyber threats to, and incidents involving, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows us to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products. To report threats or incidents, please contact the Government Operations Centre (GOC) at 613-991-7000 or goc-cog@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca by e-mail.

Unauthorized use of computer systems and mischief in relation to data are serious Criminal Code offences in Canada. Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Operations Centre (N.O.C.) provides a 24/7 service to receive such reports or to redirect callers to local law enforcement organizations. The N.O.C. can be reached at 613-993-4460. National security concerns should be reported to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at 613-993-9620.

For urgent matters or to report any incidents, please contact the Government Operations Centre at:

Phone: 613-991-7000
Fax: 613-996-0995
Secure Fax: 613-991-7094
Email: goc-cog@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca

For general information on critical infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness, please contact PSEPC's Public Affairs division at:

Telephone: 613-944-4875 or 1-800-830-3118
Fax: 613-998-9589
E-mail: communications@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca