CVE-2006-6222: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 14, 2006
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetBackup bpcd daemon (bpcd.exe) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup 5.0 before 5.0MP7, 5.1 before 5.1MP6, and 6.0 before 6.0MP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request with a malformed length prefix.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server=6.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server=5.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server=5.1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Client=5.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Client=5.1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server=6.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Client=6.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server=5.1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server=5.0

Event History

Dec 14, 2006
CVE Published
08:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6222?

CVE-2006-6222 has been assigned a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6222?

To mitigate CVE-2006-6222, it is recommended to upgrade to Symantec Veritas NetBackup versions 5.0_MP7, 5.1_MP6, or 6.0_MP4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-6222?

CVE-2006-6222 affects Symantec Veritas NetBackup versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 before their respective patches.

4

Can CVE-2006-6222 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6222 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted long request to the vulnerable NetBackup bpcd daemon.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-6222?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-6222 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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