CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3116

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in a shared library 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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the NetBackup server, leading to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of backup data and the entire infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately apply the patch provided by the vendor (VERITAS) for affected versions (5.0 MP1-MP5, 5.1 up to MP3A) or upgrade to a newer, non-vulnerable version of the software.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS