Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers revision 2213 Hotfix 315371
| Article:TECH65499 | | | Created: 2008-01-25 | | | Updated: 2010-01-31 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH65499 |
Problem
Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers revision 2213 Hotfix 315371
Solution
Issues resolved:
- Enhanced security for the Agent for VMware Virtual Infrastructure to disallow an authorized backup operator from possibly elevating their privileges on the ESX server.
- Agent for Microsoft Virtual Servers - Virtual Machine GRT restore selections showing up as Volume GUIDS and not by Virtual Machine Guest Name
How to determine if affected:
The issue outlined in this article only occurs if all of the following conditions are true:
- Backup Exec 12.5 revision 2213 with Agent for VMware Virtual Infrastructure installed.
- Backup Exec 12.5 revision 2213 with Agent for Microsoft Virtual Servers installed.
Determining Your Product Version:
The installed version of Backup Exec can be verified by selecting the "About Backup Exec" option from the Help menu.
Permanent Resolution:
The above mentioned issue has been fixed by a way of a hotfix in Backup Exec for Windows Servers version 12.5 revision 2213.
Download Links
For 32bit Media server: http://support.veritas.com/docs/316665
For 64bit Media server: http://support.veritas.com/docs/316691
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| Source | ETrack |
| Value | 1459620 |
| Description | Security vulnerability for Agent for VMware Virtual Infrastructure that could allow malicious user to elevate their privileges on the ESX server. |
| Source | ETrack |
| Value | 1443006 |
| Description | Agent for Microsoft Virtual Servers - Virtual Machine GRT restore selections showing up as Volume GUIDS and not by Virtual Machine Guest Name |
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Legacy ID
315371
Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH65499
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