CVE-2005-0359: Medium severity EMC Legato NetWorker vulnerability
The Legato PortMapper in EMC Legato NetWorker, Sun Solstice Backup 6.0 and 6.1, and StorEdge Enterprise Backup 7.0 through 7.2 does not restrict access to the pmapset and pmapunset commands, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service by using pmapunset to un-register a NetWorker service, or (2) obtain sensitive information from NetWorker services by using pmapset to register a new service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0359?
CVE-2005-0359 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0359?
To fix CVE-2005-0359, restrict access to the pmap_set and pmap_unset commands in the affected software.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0359?
CVE-2005-0359 affects specific versions of EMC Legato NetWorker and Sun Storedge Enterprise Backup Software.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2005-0359?
CVE-2005-0359 can be exploited to execute a denial of service attack against the affected applications.
Is CVE-2005-0359 still relevant today?
While CVE-2005-0359 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for organizations using the impacted software versions.