CVE-2005-3116 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Volume Manager daemon.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-3116?
CVE-2005-3116 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3116?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Veritas Netbackup.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3116 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3116 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhfv-56w6-6vgg.