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CVE-2024-28222

NetBackup - BPCD process

Veritas CVSS 9.8 Updated April 6, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the BPCD process of Veritas NetBackup allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file, potentially leading to code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability affects Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2."

Anticipated Attack Path

  1. 1. Initial exploitation of the BPCD process vulnerability
  2. 2. Upload of a custom malicious file
  3. 3. Execution of the uploaded file

Am I Vulnerable?

  • Verify NetBackup version and apply patch if necessary
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Restrict access to the BPCD process

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type process
Target Asset bpcd
Standard Path /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpcd

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Veritas). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Potential disruption to backup and restore operations

Internal Work Notes

Urgent: Apply patch to Veritas NetBackup to prevent code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-28222)

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