EMC.AutoStart.Backbone.Service.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote code-execution vulnerability in EMC AutoStart.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the Backbone service (ftbackbone.exe) parses a malformed packet. It can be exploited via a crafted TCP packet, leading to remote code execution.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

EMC AutoStart 5.3 SP1
EMC AutoStart 5.3

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to EMC AutoStart 5.3 SP2, available from the web site.
1. Login to http://www.emc.com/support-training/support/emc-powerlink.htm.
2. Follow the links:
Support > Software Downloads and Licensing > Downloads A-B > AutoStart

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995