CVE-2024-53909: An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24334

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53909?

enterprise vault: upgrade to 15.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53909 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53909 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-53909 affect?

CVE-2024-53909 affects enterprise vault. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24334. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because untrusted data, received on a .NET Remoting TCP port, is deserialized.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-53909?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-53909 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enterprise vault. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24334. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because untrusted data, received on a .NET Remoting TCP port, is deserialized.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-11-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: veritas

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-24 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

veritas enterprise vault UPGRADE

Affected: < 15.2

Fixed in: 15.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-vault || rpm -q enterprise-vault || enterprise-vault --version

2. UPGRADE to 15.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise-vault

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enterprise-vault

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-53909?

enterprise vault: upgrade to 15.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53909 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53909 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-53909 affect?

CVE-2024-53909 affects enterprise vault. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24334. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because untrusted data, received on a .NET Remoting TCP port, is deserialized.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53909?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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CVE-2024-53915 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24405
CVE-2024-53914 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24344
CVE-2024-53913 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24343
CVE-2024-53912 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24341
CVE-2024-53911 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the server in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.2, ZDI-CAN-24339

References

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