What is the severity of CVE-2006-0989?

CVE-2006-0989 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0989?

To fix CVE-2006-0989, ensure that you upgrade Veritas NetBackup to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically versions above 6.0.

What causes the CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability?

The CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the volume manager daemon (vmd) of Veritas NetBackup.

What versions of Veritas NetBackup are affected by CVE-2006-0989?

CVE-2006-0989 affects Veritas NetBackup versions 4.5 through 6.0 including specific business server and enterprise server variants.

Can CVE-2006-0989 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0989 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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CVE-2006-0989

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

28/3/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0989: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 28 2006(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the volume manager daemon (vmd) in Veritas NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 through 6.0 and DataCenter and BusinesServer 4.5FP and 4.5MP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Veritas NetBackup	=4.5.0-fp
Veritas NetBackup	=5.0
Veritas NetBackup	=5.0
Veritas NetBackup	=5.1
Veritas NetBackup	=5.1
Veritas NetBackup	=4.5.0-mp
Veritas NetBackup	=4.5.0-fp
Veritas NetBackup	=4.5.0-mp
Veritas NetBackup	=6.0
Veritas NetBackup	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0989?
CVE-2006-0989 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0989?
To fix CVE-2006-0989, ensure that you upgrade Veritas NetBackup to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically versions above 6.0.
What causes the CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability?
The CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the volume manager daemon (vmd) of Veritas NetBackup.
What versions of Veritas NetBackup are affected by CVE-2006-0989?
CVE-2006-0989 affects Veritas NetBackup versions 4.5 through 6.0 including specific business server and enterprise server variants.
Can CVE-2006-0989 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0989 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0989?
CVE-2006-0989 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0989?
To fix CVE-2006-0989, ensure that you upgrade Veritas NetBackup to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically versions above 6.0.
What causes the CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability?
The CVE-2006-0989 vulnerability is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the volume manager daemon (vmd) of Veritas NetBackup.
What versions of Veritas NetBackup are affected by CVE-2006-0989?
CVE-2006-0989 affects Veritas NetBackup versions 4.5 through 6.0 including specific business server and enterprise server variants.
Can CVE-2006-0989 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0989 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.