First published: Fri Nov 18 2005(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in a shared library as used by the Volume Manager daemon (vmd) in VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Symantec NetBackup | =5.0_with_mp1 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.0_with_mp2 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.0_with_mp3 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.0_with_mp4 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.0_with_mp5 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.1_with_mp1 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.1_with_mp2 | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.1_with_mp3a | |
Symantec NetBackup | =5.1_without_mp |
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CVE-2005-3116 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To remediate CVE-2005-3116, upgrade to an unaffected version of Symantec NetBackup beyond 5.1 with MP3A.
CVE-2005-3116 affects Symantec NetBackup versions 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A.
CVE-2005-3116 can be exploited by remote attackers who send specially crafted packets to the Volume Manager daemon.
CVE-2005-3116 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, leading to potential full system compromise.