CVE-2005-3116: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 18, 2005
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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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.0_with_mp1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.0_with_mp2
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.0_with_mp3
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.0_with_mp4
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.0_with_mp5
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.1_with_mp1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.1_with_mp2
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.1_with_mp3a
Symantec Veritas Netbackup=5.1_without_mp

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/17503

Patch Available

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html

Patch Available

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170

Patch Available

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htm

Patch Available

http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilities

Patch Available

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662

Patch Available

http://www.osvdb.org/20674

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353

Event History

Nov 18, 2005
CVE Published
06:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3116?

CVE-2005-3116 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3116?

To remediate CVE-2005-3116, upgrade to an unaffected version of Symantec NetBackup beyond 5.1 with MP3A.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3116?

CVE-2005-3116 affects Symantec NetBackup versions 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2005-3116?

CVE-2005-3116 can be exploited by remote attackers who send specially crafted packets to the Volume Manager daemon.

5

What types of attacks does CVE-2005-3116 enable?

CVE-2005-3116 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, leading to potential full system compromise.

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