Symantec VERITAS NetBackup Volume Manager Daemon (VMD) buffer overflow
| netbackup-vmd-bo (22985) |  High Risk |
Description:
VERITAS NetBackup could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system caused by a buffer overflow. A remote attacker could exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Volume Manager Daemon (VMD) to cause a denial of service and use the VMD daemon to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the Symantec Security Advisory SYM05-024. See References.
References:
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 11.10.05: Stack Overflow in Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server.
- Symantec Security Advisory SYM05-024: VERITAS NetBackup 5.x: Buffer Overflow in Shared Library used by Volume Manager Daemon.
- BID-15353: VERITAS NetBackup Volume Manager Daemon Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-3116: 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.
- OSVDB ID: 20674: VERITAS NetBackup vmd Shared Library Remote Overflow
- SA17503: VERITAS NetBackup "vmd" Shared Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015170: Veritas NetBackup Buffer Overflow in vmd Shared Library Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#574662: VERITAS NetBackup library buffer overflow vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-2349: VERITAS NetBackup Volume Manager Daemon Buffer Overflow Issue
Platforms Affected:
- Symantec VERITAS NetBackup 5.0 NetWare
- Symantec VERITAS NetBackup 5.1
Reported:
Nov 09, 2005
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