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VERITAS NetBackup "vmd" Shared Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA17503
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Release Date:
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2005-11-09
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Last Update:
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2005-11-17
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Popularity:
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11,049 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-3116
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in VERITAS NetBackup, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in a shared library used by the vmd (Volume Manager Daemon). This can be exploited to cause a DoS by disrupting the backup process and potentially to execute arbitrary code on an affected system via the vmd daemon.
The vulnerability has been reported in NetBackup Enterprise Server Server/Client version 5.0 and 5.1.
Note: The vulnerability may also affect other daemons that use the affected shared library.
Solution:
Apply cumulative security packs.
http://support.veritas.com/menu_ddProduct_NBUESVR_view_DOWNLOAD.htm
NetBackup Enterprise Server Server/Client 5.0:
Apply NB_50_5S2_M.
NetBackup Enterprise Server Server/Client 5.1:
Apply NB_51_3AS2_M.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by anonymous and reported via iDEFENSE.
Changelog:
2005-11-11: Added link from iDEFENSE. Added CVE reference.
2005-11-17: Added link to US-CERT vulnerability note.
Original Advisory:
Symantec:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html
iDEFENSE:
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilities
Other References:
US-CERT VU#574662:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662
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