Veritas NetBackup vmd Shared Library Buffer Overflow
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2005-3116
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
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.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000328
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000328 - Veritas NetBackup vmd Shared Library Buffer Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- 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 without MP
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