CVE-2018-11193 : Security Advisory and Response

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in versions of the Quest DR Series Disk Backup software prior to 4.0.3.1.

Understanding CVE-2018-11193

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Quest DR Series Disk Backup software.

What is CVE-2018-11193?

The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges in versions of the Quest DR Series Disk Backup software before 4.0.3.1.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11193

Attackers can gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11193

The technical aspects of the CVE-2018-11193 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Issue 5 out of a total of 6 known vulnerabilities in the Quest DR Series Disk Backup software.

Affected Systems and Versions

Quest DR Series Disk Backup software versions prior to 4.0.3.1 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-11193 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Quest DR Series Disk Backup software to version 4.0.3.1 or later.
Monitor system logs for any unusual activity indicating privilege escalation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Quest for the DR Series Disk Backup software.