CVE-2006-6222: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 14 2006(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetBackup bpcd daemon (bpcd.exe) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup 5.0 before 5.0_MP7, 5.1 before 5.1_MP6, and 6.0 before 6.0_MP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request with a malformed length prefix.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec NetBackup | =6.0 | |
| Symantec NetBackup | =5.0 | |
| Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server | =5.1 | |
| Symantec NetBackup | =5.0 | |
| Symantec NetBackup | =5.1 | |
| Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server | =6.0 | |
| Symantec NetBackup | =6.0 | |
| Symantec NetBackup | =5.1 | |
| Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-049.html
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.12.13a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21565
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23368
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/607312
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2033
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4999
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30883
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454313/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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